Numerous citrus growers were among those attending a series of seminars this fall on biofuel crops. In these reports, Florida Feedstock Growers Association Chairman Bill Vasden Jr. discusses the incentives that are available to citrus growers, specific biofuel crops that might be considered, and the ways his association can help growers make decisions and obtain information.
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Click here to find a complete interview with Bill Vasden.
http://southeastagnet.com/2010/10/19/florida-feedstock-growers-association-grows-energy-for-biofuels/
Here are some related posts:
http://southeastagnet.com/2010/09/17/fl-bioenergy-association-hosts-feedstocks-info-mtg-at-ffbf-gville/
For a detailed update about Bill Vasden’s USCJO biomass farming operation in Florida, here is a PDF file (pdf file-4MB)you will want to review.
Additionally, more about the bigger picture of USDA’s energy development efforts can be learned at http://www.energymatrix.usda.gov/.
http://southeastagnet.com/2010/10/22/vilsack-announces-several-biofuel-supports/
Biomass conversion facilities, eligible material owners and producers interested in the BCAP program should contact their FSA state offices or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap for more information.