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:
Evaluate agricultural feedstocks for their suitability to produce bioenergy. Describe sustainable bioenergy crop production methods. Select appropriate on-farm bioenergy production technology.