There has been a lot of interest in energy independence and reducing the amount of fossil fuels required for agricultural production. This program will provide valuable insight on potential programs or technologies to accomplish these goals. It also offers a good opportunity to engage with other agricultural producers in our area.
This program is free but registration is requested. To register, please contact Juanita Popenoe at the UF/IFAS Lake County Extension office to register via email at mjarrell@ufl.edu or phone at (352) 343-4101 x2730
| 1:20 - 1:30 p.m. |
Sign in |
| 1:30 - 1:40 p.m. |
Welcome and Introductions |
| 1:40 - 2:20 p.m. |
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants
R.C. Quainton, Area Director, Rural Development Agency
Matthew Wooten, Renewable Energy Coordinator, Rural Development Agency |
| 2:20 - 3:05 p.m. |
Making Solar Systems Work for Agriculture Producers…find out how the current rate of return can work for you!
Blake Linville, L.E.E.D® Accredited Professional |
| 3:05 - 3:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:15 - 3:35 p.m. |
Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Grants
Chuck O’Roarke, District Conservationist,
USDA Natural Resources and Conservation Service |
| 3:35 - 4:05 p.m. |
Cover Crops for improved nutrition
Dr. Danielle Treadwell, Assistant Professor, UF IFAS |
| 4:05 - 4:35 p.m. |
Overview of biosolids-the good, the bad, the ugly
Dr. Ed Hanlon, professor, UF IFAS |
| 4:35 - 5:05 p.m. |
Biosolid Composting as a possible soil amendment
Dr. Fred Mussari,Sr. V.P. Research, BCR Environmental |
| 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner
Sponsored by BCR Enviromental & Green Bank |
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