Montana Biodiesel and Oilseed On-Farm Tours

Presented by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the NCRS-partnered Oilseeds for Fuel, Feed and Future Project

May 21-28, Wolf Creek
June 20, Big Sandy
June 26-27, Montan Farmers Union

Contact Al Kurki (alk@ncat.org) or Holly Hill (hollyh@ncat.org) at NCAT for more information.

Transportation Sector Challenges:  A Time of Change
Presented by the Columbia Willamette Clean Cities Coalition

June 5, 2008
9:00 to 3:00
Embassy Suites Hotel
7900 NE 82nd Ave.
Portland, OR

Topics include peak oil, food versus fuel, and Low Carbon Fuel Standards.  For details and register, go to www.cwcleancities.org.

 
Biofuels, The Sustainability Question

Presented by the NW Environmental Business Council in partnership with the NW Biofuels Association

June 12, 2008
11:30-1:00
Governor Hotel
Portland, Oregon

Biodiesel and ethanol, once praised for their environmental and economic benefits, are now under attack by the popular media. They are being blamed for increasing food prices, undermining land stewardship, and threatening watersheds – while not being all that carbon friendly. On the other hand, many thoughtful scientists and economists dispute these allegations. Where is the line between fact and fiction, and what are the right questions to be asking? Two of Oregon's most knowledgeable people on this issue will be offering their perspectives.

Go to www.nebc.org for more information.

 
Canola, Rapeseed & Mustard Field Day

Presented by the University of Idaho

June 25, 2008
University of Idaho Parker Farm

Go to www.ag.uidaho.edu/brassica/ for more information.

Montana Ethanol & Biodiesel 18th Annual Conference

Presented by Ethanol Producers and Consumers (EPAC)

July 20-22, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn
Kalispell, Montana

The conference provides the latest information about the ethanol and biodiesel industries and speakers represent a wide range of expertise including construction and engineering companies as well as the use of distillers grains.

Go to www.ethanolmt.org for more information.

 
Biofuels, The Sustainability Question

Presented by the NW Environmental Business Council in partnership with the NW Biofuels Association

September 3, 2008
Seattle, Washington

Go to www.nebc.org for more information.