AG8. 140 Bioenergy Feedstock Production
Students in this course are introduced to the feedstocks that are used in the production of biofuels, including temperate and tropical climate crops and grasses, wood resides, and animal wastes. The principles of sustainable agriculture and its implications to ecologically sound and socially responsible biofuel feedstock production are discussed. Also covered are options for on-farm biofuel manufacturing.
Offered
Offered Winter only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Critically evaluate various feedstock for the suitable to produce biodiesel, ethanol, and biogas. Apply principles of sustainable agriculture to determine ecologically sound biofuel feedstock production methods. Select appropriate technology to produce biofuel on a farm.