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Anaerobic Digesters for Renewable Natural Gas
One way farmers can participate in the shift towards more renewable energy is by building an anaerobic digester on their farm or supplying feedstock for a nearby digester.
What is redefining the field edge?
A land-use-change concept that alters a field’s cropping boundaries, converting some parts of the field to perennial prairie vegetation.
The newest episode offers a shorter version that highlights discussion topics like the challenge of scaling up to meet the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Goals and the need for federal, state and private partnerships to reach the goals.
View the Iowa Learning Farms video The Work of Our Hands (9:45) which discusses the relationship of societies and agriculture, historically and today.
What is anaerobic digestion and how could it potentially work on your farm? Check out a new infographic for more information.