Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Publication educates about AD on Minnesota farms

Biomass Power and Thermal
By Lisa Gibson March 02, 2011

The Minnesota Project has published a new book to educate farmers and the general public about the potential and benefits of anaerobic digestion in the state.

The Midwest holds enormous untapped potential for anaerobic digestion (AD) systems, and a new publication seeks to educate farmers and the general public of that potential on Minnesota farms.

“Anaerobic Digestion: Farm Opportunities and Pathways” aims to help interested stakeholders become familiar with the anaerobic digestion industry, according to The Minnesota Project, which published the guide. The 18-page document includes discussion about the different kinds of anaerobic digesters available, the economic and environmental benefits AD can provide, and a guide to evaluating digestion opportunities for individual farm scenarios.

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