Alternate Energy: A How-To Workshop for Farmers

KAP hosted a one-day workshop on alternate energy for farmers and rural leaders on December 5 in Portage la Prairie. We had an excellent turnout of about 100 people. The speakers provided their valuable insights and experience in alternate energy, including ethanol, biodiesel, biomass, and wind energy. We'd like to thank our workshop supporters, as well as the presenters for their valued contributions.

Powerpoint Presentations

Opportunities for Communities (94KB)
Mark Witherspoon ~ Turtle Mountain Sustainable Ventures Inc.

Manitoba's Approach to Alternate Energy (10MB)
Henry Nelson ~ Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives

The US Experience with Alternate Energy (375KB)
Gene Sandager ~ Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Other web-based resources: The Carbohydrate Economy Clearinghouse, Institute for Local Self-Reliance,
Clean Air Choice, E85: National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, National Corn Growers Association,
Taking Ownership of GrainBelt Agriculture Report

Farmers & Biodiesel: New Markets, New Growth - coming soon
Brian Chorney ~ Manitoba Canola Growers Association

Ethanol Initiatives - coming soon
Mark Vandaele ~ Clean Country Resources

Opportunities in Biomass (4.5MB)
Eric Rempel ~ Vidir Machine

Wind Energy from a Community Perspective (99KB)
Dan Mazier ~ Elton Energy

Looking Forward: Policies Needed for Manitoba (450KB)
Les Routledge, Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association