Project Title
Anaerobic Digestion for Small Scale Dairy Farms in Maine
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Start Date
21-4-2021 2:40 PM
End Date
21-4-2021 3:00 PM
Abstract
As the dairy industry continues to decline in Maine, anaerobic digesters represent a carbon neutral and sustainable form of energy production that can potentially help small farms stay afloat. Anaerobic digestion is a process in which manure and other bio-wastes are converted into a fuel which can be used directly or used to generate electricity. Through phone interviews with multiple small farms, as well as email questionnaire responses from other experts in the field, this presentation addresses the viability of this technology for small scale dairy farms in Maine.
Recommended Citation
Cooke, James, "Anaerobic Digestion for Small Scale Dairy Farms in Maine" (2021). Michael D. Wilson Symposium. 11.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/mdwsymposium/2021/program/11
Keywords:
farms, anaerobic digestion, sustainable energy, dairy farms
Anaerobic Digestion for Small Scale Dairy Farms in Maine
As the dairy industry continues to decline in Maine, anaerobic digesters represent a carbon neutral and sustainable form of energy production that can potentially help small farms stay afloat. Anaerobic digestion is a process in which manure and other bio-wastes are converted into a fuel which can be used directly or used to generate electricity. Through phone interviews with multiple small farms, as well as email questionnaire responses from other experts in the field, this presentation addresses the viability of this technology for small scale dairy farms in Maine.
