Farm Energy Calendar of Events

May 13-16, 2008
Baltimore, Maryland

Numerous sponsors present two events: Innovations in Biofuels 2008 on May 13-14, and Accelerating the Commercialization of Second Generation Biofuels on May 15-16. The first event highlights "Applying Imagination to the Bio-Based Economy" and the second features a special workshop on "Implementing the 2007 Energy Security and Independence Act."

May 20-22, 2008
Miami, Florida

The third annual Biofuels Markets Americas will bring together key international players to address the development, opportunities and challenges for the Biofuels industry in the Latin American region.

May 28, 2008
Helena, Montana

This free tour at the Rocking Z Ranch will highlight Zack Wirth's biodiesel processor, and oil and biofuel storage on the Ranch and a stationary engine that can burn straight vegetable oil. Co-sponsors of the tour include the National Center For Appropriate Technology (NCAT), the Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO), the Montana Department of Agriculture, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Montana Farmers Union.

May 29, 2008
Shavertown, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), Piedmont Biofuels, and the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) are pleased to announce a full day workshop on farm energy audits and biodiesel production and use. The day will begin with an introduction to biodiesel production presented by Piedmont Biofuels. This field day will also focus on emphasizing farm energy audits as a means for farmers to explore potential energy savings. A tour of The Lands at Hillside Farms and its milk processing facility will demonstrate how farmers can benefit from an energy audit. Information on how to have an energy audit performed on your farm will be provided along with a description of what resources are available to improve energy efficiency in your operation.

June 1-4, 2008
Houston, Texas

Organized by leaders in the wind energy industry, WINDPOWER 2008 Conference & Exhibition benefits all wind professionals. Whether you are an established industry veteran or a newcomer to this exciting and explosive industry, WINDPOWER 2008 has much to offer including 3 days of conference sessions, an interactive tradeshow of wind energy products and services, and numerous networking opportunities.

June 6-8, 2008
Pueblo, Colorado

The Colorado Renewable Energy Society presents this conference, featuring speakers on renewable energy topics.

June 12-13, 2008
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from prominent industry players and gain valuable knowledge on the developments and trends occurring in the expanding biofuels market. This conference will address a cellulosic ethanol project case study, workouts and restructurings in the ethanol markets, commodity trading and risk management for biofuels, and next-generation feedstocks.

June 3, 4, 11, or 12, 2008
Lisle, Moline, Collinsville, or Bloomington, Illinois

Geared for fleet managers; fuel marketers, distributors, and retailers; engine manufacturers; and biodiesel users, these half-day seminars will provide attendees with the last biodiesel fuel information.

June 16-19, 2008
Nashville, Tennessee

This event includes technical workshops, seminars, a tour, and a large expo of industry-related materials and services.

June 19, 2008
Stanford, Montana

The MSU Central Agricultural Research Center (CARC) Field Day at Moccasin will be followed by an afternoon and evening farm and energy tour at Jess Alger's farm north of Stanford. Alger will showcase his 10 kw wind generator that provides him with electrical power for his operation.

June 20-22, 2008
Custer, Wisconsin

Since its inception in 1990, the Energy Fair has shown 190,000 fairgoers how to change the world while having fun. The Energy Fair is the world’s largest renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living educational event of its kind. The Energy Fair features hundreds of workshops and exhibits all emphasizing clean energy & sustainable living.

June 20-21, 2008
Boone, North Carolina

This workshop will be held on the campus of Appalachian State University with field work at the ASU Biodiesel and Education Research Lab. Experts in the field of biodiesel production will hold a 2-day workshop focusing on sustainable community-scale biodiesel production with classroom and hands-on components.

June 23-24, 2008
Houston, Texas

At Biofuels 2010, you will have the opportunity to discuss and explore the latest innovations, developments and regulations with your peers and leading experts in the industry.

June 24, 2008
Syracuse, New York

At this conference on Biomass: Power, Heat, and Fuels, eight leading companies will present their research and products, three German speakers will give background information on the German renewables market with a focus on biomass, and three U.S.-American top industry speakers will present the newest industry developments. The overall aim of this event will be to initiate a transatlantic dialogue of current technological and policy issues in regards to the renewable energy biomass field, and to foster business relations between U.S. and German companies.

June 24-25, 2008
Berkeley, California

This conference focuses on risk, infrastructure and the evolution of the biofuels industry. It will explore market relationships, risk management strategies, infrastructure issues, distributional impacts and business structures. The conference will also examine how biofuels produced from cellulosic feedstocks—a technology forecast to be commercially viable within the next decade—will impact businesses, market relationships and the economy overall. This conference is a collaboration of Farm Foundation, USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses and USDA Economic Research Service.

June 27-29, 2008
Onekama, Michigan

Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association sponsors this three-day event that will unite people from throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region to learn about energy issues and sustainable living. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend educational workshops, meet vendors offering valuable goods, services, and information, eat local food and hear great live music.

July 9, 2008
London, Ohio

This event, subtitled "The Economics of Recycling," offers educational sessions, case studies, educational demonstrations and vendor displays highlighting application of manure on various crops. Opportunities and concerns related to nutrient potential of manure application are covered.

July 10, 2008
Goldsboro, North Carolina

"Fueling the Farm II: Managing energy risks, reducing energy costs and exploring alternative energy sources" is part of the Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture series at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. This day-long workshop will provide farmers and other participants with information and tools to explore and evaluate farm energy use, potential economic risk and ways of reducing on-farm energy usage and expenses. Renewable energy and energy efficiency projects will be discussed and demonstrated and potential funding sources will be identified. Biofuel production topics will be a specific breakout thread and will include the step by step demonstration of biofuel production.

July 11, 2008
Goldsboro, North Carolina

Piedmont Biofuels will teach a 'hands on' workshop on biodiesel production at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. Topics to be covered and demonstrated will include equipment set up and design, materials and supplies, titration, running the reaction, washing, drying, testing, and final product evaluation. Additionally they will demonstrate a small oil seed press, and describe the steps necessary to produce biodiesel from an oilseed crop.

July 15-16, 2008
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Biomass '08: Power, Fuels, and Chemicals Workshop features cutting edge presentations on new technology developments, as well as opportunities for economic production of power, transportation fuels, and chemical feedstocks from biomass. Biomass '08 is sponsored by the Centers for Renewable Energy and Biomass Utilization, the U.S. Department of Energy, with collaborating sponsor, the North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services State Energy Program, and BBI International.

July 21-24, 2008
Albuquerque, New Mexico

This training will help tribal leaders and staff understand the range of energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities that exist within their communities. The sessions are offered free of charge to tribal members and Bureau of Indian Affairs employees.

July 30 - August 1, 2008
Orlando, Florida

The Florida Farm to Fuel™ Summit for 2008 will attract an audience of agricultural producers, fuel producers and suppliers, government officials, venture capitalists, financiers, etc.