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Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference: Farmer impact

Published on May 23, 2016
Farmer attendees report conference boosted confidence in choosing renewable energy technologies.
Are you growing switchgrass or miscanthus?

Published on May 20, 2016
Markets for perennial grasses are expected to grow.
Earth Day and entrepreneurship can go hand in hand

Published on April 19, 2016
Being environmentally aware can lead to entrepreneurial opportunities.
Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference: Farm influence on Michigan’s Clean Power Plan

Published on February 23, 2016
The impact of Michigan agriculture in helping the state meet its carbon reduction goal will be discussed at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference.
Powering Michigan Agricultural Conference panel speaker: Geothermal and solar PV systems

Published on February 9, 2016
Panel member will address utilizing geothermal, solar and energy efficiency technologies to reduce energy dependence at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference.
Powering Michigan Agriculture Conference panel speaker: Energy efficiency benefits turkey production

Published on February 3, 2016
Panel member will address the impact of energy efficiency practices implemented on a Michigan turkey farm at the Powering Michigan Agriculture with Renewable Energy Conference.
Paris climate agreement

Published on December 21, 2015
Adoption of a historic accord is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions impacting the planet.
Greenhouse gases: Their impact on climate change

Published on December 21, 2015
Many scientists are predicting the Earth is heading toward a global warming danger zone and humans are responsible for most of it by upsetting the balance in the natural ecosystem.
Reducing energy expenses

Published on December 4, 2015
Farmers who attended workshops have experienced success in securing utility rebates and USDA grant funding to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program – Auditor training

Published on December 4, 2015
Audits performed by auditors certified by the Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program have increased the number of approved on-farm energy efficiency projects in Michigan.