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Solar Energy Training Program

Informative fact sheets/bulletins on the fundamentals of solar photovoltaic energy systems. This training includes the following documents (PDF): Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Site Assessment Demystifying the Solar Module Mounting Your Solar...

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Growing Camelina for Biodiesel

This bulletin investigates the tradeoffs for a potential on-farm biodiesel production enterprise from dryland camelina to understand when and if it can be economically viable. Is Biodiesel from Camelina Right...

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Canola Production for On-Farm Energy

The following production guides, cost calculator and research reports are on canola production, including weed management. They were developed as part of a multi-year research project by University of Vermont...

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Sunflower Production for On-Farm Energy

The following production guides, cost calculator and research reports are on sunflower production, including weed management. They were developed as part of a multi-year research project by University of Vermont...

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Fresh Growth Podcast

Fresh Growth: Approaches to a More Sustainable Future from Western Ag Practitioners introduces you to farmers and ranchers from around the western United States who are finding innovative sustainable practices...

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E3A Energy Efficiency and Alternatives

E3A provides free downloadable fact sheets, links to resources, and more to help you explore small renewable energy systems for your farm, ranch or home. Anaerobic Digesters This fact sheet...

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Northeast Farm Energy IQ

Farm Energy IQ offers free information to help farmers enhance operational sustainability in the context of the farm economy and ecosystem. Each topic area includes a module overview, Train the...

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Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture: Curriculum and Handbook

Farmers across the U.S. are noticing impacts of changing climate conditions on their production systems. Heavier rain events, warmer winters, and more frequent droughts are some of challenges they face. To...

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Videos from the Field

SARE, in partnership with Cooking Up A Story, has produced a series of how-to videos showcasing production and marketing practices used by some of the nation’s most successful sustainable farmers...

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Anaerobic Digestion Webinar Series

Anaerobic digesters are used worldwide to produce energy and to treat organic materials such as municipal waste, food processing residues, and manures. Government, industry, environmental and agricultural stakeholders are interested...

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Oilseed Opportunities

Farmers and ranchers in the West are growing some new crops and improving their diversity. Many of these changes are being brought about by rising energy and crop prices and...

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Sustainable Production and Use of On-Farm Energy

High and fluctuating energy costs have caused economic challenges for many of the country’s farmers and ranchers. For this reason, more producers are seeking alternative energy sources to improve their...

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Biomass Energy Training Curriculum

The University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, eXtension.org and USDA-Rural Development developed training curriculum on biomass energy for Extension agents and local officials so that they may deliver this information...

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On-Farm Energy Production - Wind

Is wind energy a viable option for your home or business to lower reliance on the grid supplied electricity? In this module, learn how to gauge your the wind resource...

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On-Farm Energy Production - Solar

This solar electricity and solar thermal module provides a basic understanding and how to calculate a simple payback term for the installation of different size systems. Learn about programs that...

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On-Farm Energy Production - Biofuels

The On Farm Energy Production Curriculum Series topics include: Bioenergy Feedstock Production | Biodiesel and Straight Vegetable Oil | Biogas | Wood and Grass Pellets...

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On-Farm Energy Efficiency

This curriculum module covers the fundamentals of energy systems. Basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion processes and discussion of energy efficiency and specific applications on farms are addressed. Topics include:...

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On-Farm Smart Energy Buying and Use

This is part of the Farm Energy IQ Curriculum Series. With the understanding of deregulated energy markets and having an option to buy energy at less expensive times of the...

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High Tunnels and Other Season Extension Techniques

The content on this page is available as a topic brief (PDF download), High Tunnels and other Season Extension Techniques. Use the Order button on this page to order free...

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Integrating Traditional Foods with Aquaponics in the Desert Southwest

Aaron Cardona set out to grow tilapia and traditional Mexican greens in a greenhouse using an integrated aquaponics system powered by solar energy in the Chihuahuan Desert of Southeastern Arizona....

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