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BIOFUELS in our community

On-Road and On-Farm Usage of Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) and Biodiesel
Building fuel self-sufficiency in our rural community
 
On March 3, 2012, Organic Valley, Wisconsin Bioenergy Services and Southwest Wisconsin Community Biofuels are co-sponsoring a community discussion of SVO and biodiesel usage, both on-road and on-farm. 
 
Those attending will learn the basics of SVO and biodiesel usage; how road and farm vehicle engines can be adapted for their use, regulations guiding their distribution, and lessons from experienced on-road and on-farm users.
 
The event will be held at Organic Valley headquarters:  One Organic Way, La Farge WI from 9:00am till noon, followed by a light complimentary lunch. 
 
Event Outline:
 
·         Welcome and Keynote Presentations by Alicia Leinberger on SVO and biodiesel basics and by Taavi McMahon ofGreasEnergy on the latest technology for converting engines to run on vegetable oil.
 
·         Break Out Sessions: 
o   Panel discussion of On-Road / On-Farm Use with community member and farmer voices of experience.  Bob Brylski of Wisconsin Bioenergy Services will share lessons from other communities on the distribution of biofuels, including regulatory considerations.
 
o   Fleet Managers discussion with CROPP / Organic Valley staff and partners
 
·         Vehicle Showcase:  Get a close-up look at:
o   CROPP fleet trucks that have been adapted for use of SVO and biodiesel; speak with the people responsible for installing the adaptors and vehicle maintenance. 
o   Cars adapted for (or simply using) SVO and biodiesel; visit with the community member owners who describe on a practical level what they’ve done and learned
 
·         Complimentary light lunch in the CROPP / Organic Valley cafe
 
 
This event is free and open to the public.
Time: 9:00am – 12 noon, Saturday March 3, 2012
Location: CROPP / Organic Valley HQ building – One Organic Way, La Farge  WI
 
For more information, please contact Bob Goonin or Becky Comeau at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 608 606-0276 – please RSVP if you can.