Grass Energy Biomass Field Day
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jockgill
Jul 2, 2010, 2:20:57 PM7/2/10
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Grass Energy Biomass Field Day
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
12:30 to 4:00pm
Meach Cove Farm Trust, Shelburne, VT
Come join us for this afternoon event to highlight recent
collaborative research looking at the potential of perennial and
annual grasses for biomass production in Vermont. This location at
Meach Cove Farm Trust is one of four sites - where perennial and
annual grasses are being tested for adaptation and productivity for
biomass. You will be able to look at various grasses under cultivation
- including, Switchgrass, Miscanthus, Big Bluestem, Reed Canarygrass,
and others. You will also learn about the results of new pelletization
and combustion research conducted over the past 9 months by the Grass
Energy Partnership. Guest speaker Mr. Calvin Ernst, founder and owner
of Ernst Conservation Seed in PA, will talk about grasses suited for
the Northeast and their potential for biomass energy. Other speakers
include Adam Sherman from the Biomass Energy Resource Center, Netaka
White of the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and Sid Bosworth of UVM
Extension.
Agenda
12:30 - 1:00pm Registration and Networking
1:00 - 2:30pm Walking tour of grass plots
(Warm and Cool Season Grass Trials, Seeding Rate Study, Management
Trials)
2:30 – 3:30pm Research Update on Pelletization and Combustion Study at
Meach Cove
3:30 – 4:00pm Discussion – What’s next for grass energy in Vermont?
There is no charge for the program; however, please let us know that
you are planning to attend by emailing sid.bo...@uvm.edu or calling
(802) 656-0478 and leaving your name and how many in your group will
attend.
Directions - The Meach Cove field site is located next to the All
Souls Interfaith Gathering facility on Bostwick Farm Road. From the
north, drive through the Village of Shelburne on Rt 7 and at the
traffic light just south of Shelburne Museum, turn right onto Bostwick
Road. Traveling from the south on Rt 7, turn left at the traffic light
just before Shelburne Museum onto Bostwick Road. Once on Bostwick
Road, drive approximately 1 mile past Wake Robin (on left) to bridge
then IMMEDIATELY turn right once you have crossed the bridge onto
Bostwick Farm Road. Look for signs.
Sponsored By:
A special thank you to U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy and the U.S.
Department of Energy for their generous support of ongoing renewable
energy research and education in Vermont.
UVM Extension helps individuals and communities put research-based
knowledge to work. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S.
Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offers education and
employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or familial status. If you require
accommodations to participate in this program, please let Sid
Bosworth, (802) 656-0478, know by July 14, 2010 so we may assist you.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
12:30 to 4:00pm
Meach Cove Farm Trust, Shelburne, VT
Come join us for this afternoon event to highlight recent
collaborative research looking at the potential of perennial and
annual grasses for biomass production in Vermont. This location at
Meach Cove Farm Trust is one of four sites - where perennial and
annual grasses are being tested for adaptation and productivity for
biomass. You will be able to look at various grasses under cultivation
- including, Switchgrass, Miscanthus, Big Bluestem, Reed Canarygrass,
and others. You will also learn about the results of new pelletization
and combustion research conducted over the past 9 months by the Grass
Energy Partnership. Guest speaker Mr. Calvin Ernst, founder and owner
of Ernst Conservation Seed in PA, will talk about grasses suited for
the Northeast and their potential for biomass energy. Other speakers
include Adam Sherman from the Biomass Energy Resource Center, Netaka
White of the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and Sid Bosworth of UVM
Extension.
Agenda
12:30 - 1:00pm Registration and Networking
1:00 - 2:30pm Walking tour of grass plots
(Warm and Cool Season Grass Trials, Seeding Rate Study, Management
Trials)
2:30 – 3:30pm Research Update on Pelletization and Combustion Study at
Meach Cove
3:30 – 4:00pm Discussion – What’s next for grass energy in Vermont?
There is no charge for the program; however, please let us know that
you are planning to attend by emailing sid.bo...@uvm.edu or calling
(802) 656-0478 and leaving your name and how many in your group will
attend.
Directions - The Meach Cove field site is located next to the All
Souls Interfaith Gathering facility on Bostwick Farm Road. From the
north, drive through the Village of Shelburne on Rt 7 and at the
traffic light just south of Shelburne Museum, turn right onto Bostwick
Road. Traveling from the south on Rt 7, turn left at the traffic light
just before Shelburne Museum onto Bostwick Road. Once on Bostwick
Road, drive approximately 1 mile past Wake Robin (on left) to bridge
then IMMEDIATELY turn right once you have crossed the bridge onto
Bostwick Farm Road. Look for signs.
Sponsored By:
A special thank you to U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy and the U.S.
Department of Energy for their generous support of ongoing renewable
energy research and education in Vermont.
UVM Extension helps individuals and communities put research-based
knowledge to work. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S.
Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offers education and
employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or familial status. If you require
accommodations to participate in this program, please let Sid
Bosworth, (802) 656-0478, know by July 14, 2010 so we may assist you.
Jeffrey C Frost
Jul 3, 2010, 9:36:24 AM7/3/10
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Hi Jock: If you think the attached presentation is useful without the
presenter,
please distribute. This presentation was made last week at the U.S. Biochar
conference in Ames Iowa. It addresses the current viability of carbon
credit markets for pyrolysis-biochar pathways.
presenter,
please distribute. This presentation was made last week at the U.S. Biochar
conference in Ames Iowa. It addresses the current viability of carbon
credit markets for pyrolysis-biochar pathways.
Regards, Jeffrey Frost
=========================================
AgRefresh . . . rewarding sustainability
=========================================
Jeffrey C Frost
Executive Director
802.859.0099
jfr...@agrefresh.org
www.agrefresh.org
================================
Agenda
2:30 - 3:30pm Research Update on Pelletization and Combustion Study at
Meach Cove
3:30 - 4:00pm Discussion - What's next for grass energy in Vermont?
Sponsored By:
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