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Conference: Managing Energy on Virginia Farms Soaring energy costs affect every phase of dairy and poultry production. In order to progressively address these issues, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and James Madison University’s Center for Energy & Environmental Sustainability are sponsoring Managing Energy on Virginia Farms Conference on Friday, May 29, 2009. Funded by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and Virginia FAIRS, this one-day conference focuses on practical advice for electricity and fuel cost savings for poultry and dairy operations as well as other agricultural entities. National experts in on-farm energy savings from the Rural Electricity Resource Council and James Madison University will give producers up-to-date strategies for managing and reducing energy use on farms. All dairy, poultry, and other producers who are seeking answers to energy conservation issues will benefit from attending. Participants will receive information that farm operators need now to save energy without spending a fortune. Also addressed will be substantial energy improvement options and financing upgrades and equipment change outs. Date and Location: Registration: The deadline to register is May 22, 2009. Register now! More Information For more information, please contact Dr. Martha A. Walker at 434-766-6761 or by e-mail at walker53@vt.edu
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