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AgSTAR Webinar: Federal Financing Resources for Anaerobic Digesters

May 9, 2018

Participants heard from AgSTAR and USDA representatives who described funding opportunities and support services available to anaerobic digester operators. Webinar topics included:

  • available grant and loan programs,
  • details about the grant and loan award selection process,
  • tips for how to apply for USDA funding,
  • technical services available,
  • and how to contact your USDA extension agent

View the Webinar Recordings

Recordings of the webinar are provided below, along with links to the presentation slides.

View part 1 presentation slides

Part 1: Webinar Introduction and AgSTAR Program: A Helping Hand for Sustainable Farming
Nick Elger, AgSTAR
View Part 1 on YouTube
View Part 1 presentation slides (pdf)


View part 2 presentation slides

Part 2: USDA Energy and Conservation Programs: Doing more by working together
Fred Petok, C.E.M., USDA Rural Development Energy Programs
View Part 2 on YouTube
View Part 2 presentation slides (pdf)


View part 3 presentation slides

Part 3: Utilizing NRCS for Anaerobic Digester Systems
Jeff Porter, National Animal Manure and Nutrient Management Team Leader, ENTSC
View Part 3 on YouTube
View Part 3 presentation slides (pdf)


View part 4 presentation slides

Part 4: Federal Financing Resources Webinar Questions and Wrap-Up
Facilitated by Nick Elger, AgSTAR
View Part 4 on YouTube
View Part 4 presentation slides (pdf)


Download the Presentations

  • AgSTAR Program: A Helping Hand for Sustainable Farming (pdf) (6.89 MB, May 2018)
    Nick Elger, AgSTAR
  • USDA Energy and Conservation Programs: Doing more by working together (pdf) (2.09 MB, May 2018)
    Fred Petok, C.E.M., USDA Rural Development Energy Programs
  • Utilizing NRCS for Anaerobic Digester Systems (pdf) (1.5 MB, May 2018)
    Jeff Porter, National Animal Manure and Nutrient Management Team Leader, ENTSC
  • Federal Financing Resources Webinar Questions and Wrap-Up (pdf) (429.58 KB, May 2018)

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Last updated on March 19, 2025
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