HARVESTING AGRI-ENERGY CONFERENCE, MARCH 13-14, 2007

Day 1

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 
A Perspective on Future Energy Trends for the United States 
Michael Schaal, Director, Energy Information Administration, Department of Energy, Washington DC

Policy and Options for Encouraging Wind Energy
Jim Nichols

Producer Perception of Anaerobic Digestion
Michelle Crook, Michigan Department of Agriculture and
Gasification of Poultry Litter for Heat and Electricity Production
Brad Schneider, Recovered Energy Resources, LLC

Transportation Fuels: Think Outside the Barrel!
Robert Craig, Michigan Department of Agriculture

Community Wind Financing Options
Charlie Kubert, Environmental Law & Policy Center

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Anaerobic Digestion as a Component in a Sustainable Manure Management Plan
Dr. Bill Bickert, Michigan State University, Biosystems Engineering

The Excitement and Challenges of Starting a Predominately Farmer-Owned Biofuels Production Facility
Roger Betz, Michigan State University Extension

Wind Energy Economics
Dr. Steve Harsh, Michigan State University

Evaluating the Total Annual Cost of On-Farm Anaerobic Digesters
Curt Gooch, Cornell University

Biofuels Developments in Michigan and Related Issues
Bruce Noel, National Corn Growers Association Ethanol Committee Action Team and

Biofuels Developments in Michigan and Related Issues
Keith Reinhold, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee

LUNCH, KEYNOTE,  AND EXHIBITS
Renewable Energy
Paul Gipe, Author and Wind Energy Expert

Examples of Community Wind Projects in the U.S.
Paul Gipe, Author and Wind Energy Expert

Producing Pipeline Quality Gas From Biogas: An Alternative to Producing Electricity in Michigan
Norma McDonald, Phase 3 Developments & Investments, LLC

The Short and Long-Term Economics of Biofuels
Dr. Vernon Eidman, University of Minnesota

Factors to Consider for Small Wind Projects
Steve Smiley, Bay Energy Services

Extracting Thermal Energy From the Composting Process
Joseph Ouellette, Acrolab, Inc.

Addressing Issues Related to Co-Products of Biofuels
Drs. Glynn Tonsor and Steven Rust, Michigan State University

Doing with Less: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Agricultural Production
Dr. Neil Elliott, ACEEE

Day 2

KEYNOTE ADDRESS  
21st Century Energy Plan Report
George Stojic, Michigan Public Service Commission

Solar Energy in Agriculture
Jo Meller and Jim Sluyter, Five Springs Farm

Handouts:
     Aquatec Solar Surface Pumps

     Resources - Renewable Energy

     Renewable Energy at Five Springs Farms

     Renewable Energy Decisions

     Solar - Calculate Costs

     Solar Powered Livestock Watering Systems

Introduction to Michigan's Conservation and Climate Initiative
Steve Shine, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Todd Parker, Delta Institute

Why Cellulosic Ethanol is Closer Than You Think
Dr. Venkatesh Balan, Michigan State University

Electric Utility Interconnection
Julie Baldwin, Michigan Public Service Commission

Woody Biomass for Heat Generation
Larry Klope, Messersmith Manufacturing, Inc.

Exciting Opportunities for Bioproducts and Alternative Utilization of Co-Products
Dr. Chris Schilling, Saginaw Valley State University

Wind/Solar Testimonials
Brion Dickens, Woodland Wind

Woody Biomass Inventory of Michigan
Anthony Weatherspoon, Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Forest,Mineral, and Fire Management Division

Biofuels Research and Development and Industry Application
Dan Radomski, NextEnergy

Overview of Renewable Energy Funding Possibilities
Lynn Hamilton, Michigan State University

Grant Writing Workshop
Rick Vanderbeek and Paula Gromak, USDA, and testimonies from prior 9006 grant recipients