Thursday, July 21, 2022

Energy Independence On the Farm - Biodiesel Fuel Production


From the archives: Roger Rainville first thought he might try to produce a little extra by growing canola seed to feed his cows. While he also intended to produce some canola oil to convert into biodiesel fuel as an added value to help power his farm equipment, soon his experimentation proved to him a means to cost- effectively lower his fuel costs. In conjunction with the University of Vermont Extension, Rainville's efforts to produce his own biodiesel fuel is helping other farmers to pursue similar goals.

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