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Workshops/Conferences
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Upcoming Events
9th Annual BioCycle Conference on Renewable Energy from Organics Recycling
October 19-21, 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This three-day event will focus on producing renewable energy from biomass. Topics include farm digester trends, co-digestion, preparing substrates for anaerobic digestion, and many other related issues. AgSTAR is a co-sponsor of the event. Please stop by our booth to learn more about AgSTAR and anaerobic digestion or contact Chris Voell (voell.christopher@epa.gov) at 202-343-9406 to set-up a meeting at the event.
Methane to Markets Partnership Expo - Call for Abstracts
Due: October 30, 2009
The Methane to Markets Partnership is requesting one-page presentation abstracts for the workshop component of the Partnership Expo, which is to be held on March 2-5, 2010 in New Delhi, India. Abstracts may cover any topic related to methane mitigation from agricultural sources, landfills, coal mining, oil and natural gas, as well as cross-cutting issues. Presentations should be about the deployment of commercially proven, third-party verified technologies, not research and development nor marketing presentations.
Renewable Energy and Rural Economy
November 14, 2009
Greeley, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and Rocky Mountain Renewable Energy are hosting a workshop to discuss renewable energy options for rural communities.
Chris Voell, AgSTAR Program Manager, will be presenting at the event. If you wish to meet with him, please contact Chris Voell (voell.christopher@epa.gov) at 202-343-9406.
Methane to Markets Partnership Expo – Call for Projects
Due: November 15, 2009
The Methane to Markets Partnership is calling for projects to be showcased during the 2010 Partnership Expo. Farm owners, farm cooperatives, trade groups, agricultural extension agencies, non-governmental organizations, energy developers, and others interested in promoting rural economic and agricultural development are encouraged to submit descriptions about projects that will reduce methane emissions. Projects accepted will have their information displayed on posters at the International Methane Capture Marketplace at the Expo and given exposure to project developers and financiers attending the event.
9th Annual Innovations in Agriculture Conference
November 17-18, 2009
Troy, New York
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s annual conference includes sessions on anaerobic digesters, evaluation of current digesters, available financial incentives for renewable energy, and a variety of related topics.
Methane and Biogas for Livestock/AG/Food/Industrial Operations: What’s Involved, When Does It Make Sense and What Are the Opportunities?
December 9-10, 2009
Denver, Colorado
This program will provide a comprehensive treatment of practical and technical information for the capture and conversion of biogas into usable energy, with emphasis on the most appropriate applications for livestock, agricultural, food processing, and industrial operations. Chris Voell, AgSTAR Program Manager, will be presenting at the event. If you wish to meet with him, please contact Chris Voell (voell.christopher@epa.gov) at 202-343-9406.
Methane to Markets Partnership Expo
March 2-5, 2010
New Delhi, India
Save the Date! The Methane to Markets Partnership is building on the success of the first Partnership Expo, held in Beijing, China in 2007, that attracted over 750 participants from 34 countries. The event will feature high-level speakers and technical training sessions. The 2010 India Expo will also include an International Methane Capture Marketplace, which will showcase potential capture and use projects from Partner countries around the world.
AgSTAR: Past Events
2009 AgSTAR National Conference
February 24-25, 2009
Baltimore, Maryland
Proceedings
NE Digester Workshop
February 19, 2009
York, Nebraska
Proceedings
NW Digester Workshop
November 18, 2008
Sunnyside, Washington
Proceedings
NC Swine Manure Workshop
September 18, 2008
Clinton, North Carolina
Proceedings
2007 AgSTAR National Conference
November 27-28, 2007
Sacramento, California
Proceedings
Methane to Markets Partnership Expo
October 30-November 1, 2007
Beijing, China
The Methane to Markets Partnership Expo, held October 30-November 1, 2007, was the first international forum promoting methane recovery and use project opportunities and technologies.
Proceedings
2006 AgSTAR National Conference
April 25-26, 2006
Madison, Wisconsin
Proceedings
Farm Tour and Program: Castelanelli Bros. Dairy Digester System
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
401 W. Armstrong Road
Lodi, CA 95242
A one-day tour of the Castelanelli Bros. Dairy covered lagoon digester in Lodi, California. These systems were designed for dairy farms that handle flush manure from feedlanes or freestalls. The event was free. Complete details of the tour can be found in the invitation brochure (PDF, 2 pp, 422 KB, About PDF) and the agenda (PDF, 1 p., 82 KB).
2004 AgSTAR National Conference
March 24-25, 2004
St. Louis, Missouri
Proceedings
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