Third Thursday Thing Schedule

September 15, 2011 - Small Farm Energy Conservation and Production

Time	Topics
10:00-10:15	Welcome and Announcements Marion Simon, KSU
10:15-10:35	Getting a SARE Producer Grant Marion Simon, KSU
10:35-11:15	Energy Conservation on a Small Farm Connie Lemley, Franklin County Market Gardener
11:15-12:00	Small-scale Production of Gasoline Alternatives Woodgas - Chris Saenz, Casey County Mechanic & Homesteader Ethanol - Michael Bomford & Jon Cambron, KSU
12:00-1:00	Lunch KSU Farm Crew Equipment Demonstrations Woodgas - Chris Saenz, Casey County Mechanic & Homesteader Ethanol - Michael Bomford & Jon Cambron, KSU
1:00-2:00	Using Solar Energy on the Farm Andy McDonald, Kentucky Solar Partnership
2:00-2:45	Home and Greenhouse Heating with Wood Ken Waters, Shelby County Market Gardener

Upcoming

October 20, 2011: Sheep & Goat Fall Field Day
November 17, 2011: Small Farm Conference & AgrAbility

Directions

From Frankfort, travel south on Rt. 127. Cross I-64, then turn left (east) at an intersection with a Gulf gas station, a traffic light, and a "Kentucky State University Research Farm" sign. Follow Mills Lane east for 1.5 miles. The farm is on the right, marked with a green and yellow sign. Follow the main driveway down to the office and classroom building beside the greenhouse. Click here for an interactive map.

Updated 09/12/11