Energy Profiles Published; More on the Way

I wrote three profiles on farms that are using or creating alternative energy this summer. They are available in .pdf form on the program website.

Hunt Country Vineyards in Branchport has implemented a host of energy conservation and generation strategies; most recently they installed a vertical wind turbine.

Grass pellets are one of the most exciting new energy technologies because of their potential to be produced and marketed locally. May and Bob Miller of Unadilla are making pellets and doing busines as EnviroEnergy LLC.

Grindstone Farm in Pulaski is making good use of greenhouse radiant heat systems for season-extension. Picture as well as writing credit for this profile is mine.

I have almost completed two profiles of small dairies and am in the midst of a third. The small dairy series is an ongoing effort this semester: I hope to complete 6 by December.