2009 Michigan Agri-Energy Conference Presentations

March 30, 2009

 

Biomass Production
Sustainable Biomass Production, Phil Robertson, MSU
Switchgrass and Miscanthus, Kurt Thelen, MSU
Michigan Biomass Inventory, Steve Miller, MSU

Anaerobic Digestion
Small Scale Digestion with Algae, Wei Liao, MSU
Small scale digestion using the Costa Rican-style digester, Vance Haugen, UWEX
Results of biogas potential project, Steve Safferman, MSU

Large Wind
Understanding the Legal Aspects of a Wind Contract, David Schweikhardt, MSU
The Economics of Community Wind, Lynn Hamilton, MSU

Solar/Geothermal
Solar Options for Michigan, Mark Bauer, Bauer Power
Basics of Geothermal, Art Thayer, Michigan Electric Cooperative Association

Food and Fuel Debate
Rick Tolman, National Corn Growers Association

Biomass Logistics
Regional Processing of Biomass, Joe Carolan, MSU
Densification of Biomass, Jim Mennell, Renewafuels LLC

Conversion Technologies
Cellulosic Biofuels, Darold McCalla, MBI
Biomass Fast Pyrolysis, Chris Saffron, MSU
Gasification, Dave Prouty, Heat Transfer International (HTI)

Small Wind
What is Involved in Small Wind Production, John Patten, WMU
Michigan Anemometer Loan Program, Steve Harsh, MSU

Forest Product Resources
Bioenergy and Feedstock Supply Chains, Donna LaCourt, MEDC
Woody Biomass Inventory, Karen Potter-Witter, MSU
Woody Biomass Energy Plantation, Robert Froese, MTU

March 31, 2009

 

Farm Bill – Energy Title
Andy Olsen, Environmental Law and Policy Center
Paul Gross, MSU Extension

Policy and Programs
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Dennis Pennington, MSU Extension
Grants, Traci Smith, USDA Rural Development
Current and Pending Legislation, Ryan Findlay, Michigan Farm Bureau

Cutting Edge Technology
Algae Biofuel Production, Wei Liao, MSU
On Farm Ethanol Production, Jim Zook, Innovative Concepts of Ethanol
Cellulosic Ethanol – Molecular Breeding for Biomass and Biofuels, Mariam Sticklen, MSU

Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation for the Homeowner, Roger Doherty
Energy Audit Programs for Michigan Agriculture, Truman Surbrook & Aluel Go, MSU
On Farm Fuel Saving Tips, Mike Staton, MSU Extension

Land Use
Land Use and Sustainability, Rick Tolman, National Corn Growers Association
Wind Resource Zones, Julie Baldwin, Michigan Public Service Commission
Net Metering, Julie Baldwin, Michigan Public Service Commission