Purpose Increasing odor, air and water quality concerns have created significant difficulties for the viability and growth of the livestock industry in North Carolina. Management of air emissions and nutrients are major issues facing producers and the citizens in the state. However, effective mitigation technologies such as anaerobic digesters and lagoon covers are emerging. These technologies not only address many of the environmental concerns surrounding manure management, but also create opportunities for revenue from energy generation and carbon credits. This free workshop, hosted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environmental Credit Corporation (through a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant), will provide a broad overview of anaerobic digestion of swine manure and other related issues. Attendees will also visit an operating covered lagoon system. o o CN 0) OO CD o K Q_ CN CD (J Z WORKSHOP Environmental and Economic Benefits of Capturing Swine Manure Methane September 1 8-19, 2008 Clinton, North Carolina 1 y &NRCS Environmental CreditA CORP.^JC; ------- AGENDA Workshop and Field Trip Departure Location Thursday, September 18, 2008: Presentations and Field Trip 7:00 Registration 8:00 Welcome and Introductions 8:30 Experience with a Partial Cover Lagoon in North Carolina 9:00 Creating Environmental Assets on the Farm 10:15 Break 10:45 Guidance for Facilities Considering Anaerobic Digestion and Methane Recovery 11:15 Update on North Carolina Methane Capture and Lagoon Conversion Initiatives 11:35 Interconnection and Net Metering Issues 12:00 Lunch (provided) 1:00 Nutrient Management Issues Associated with Anaerobic Digestion of Swine Manure 1:30 A Comparison of the Performance of Three Swine Waste Stabilization Systems 2:00 Field Trip Overview - Butler Farm 3:00 Field Trip to Butler Farms, Lillington, NC 6:00 Adjournment Friday, September 19, 2008: Repeat of Thursday Field Trip 8:00 - 12:00 Field Trip to Butler Farms, Lillington, NC On September 18th and 19th, organizers will provide transportation to Lillington, North Carolina to view a covered manure lagoon. The Butler Farms project was financed by Environmental Credit Corp (ECC) with a contribution from the USDA Conservation Innovation Grant The lagoon cover program uses simple technology to produce lasting greenhouse gas emission reductions and an additional revenue stream for the farm in the form of carbon credits. Members of ECC, including the Butler Farms project manager, will be on site to answer questions during the tour. Workshop Speakers Workshop speakers include representatives from North Carolina State University, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and EPA, along with experts in anaerobic digester technologies and financial incentives. Continuing Education Credits Organizers have applied to have this event certified as eligible for Continuing Education Credits for Animal Waste Management System Operators. Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center 414 Warsaw Road Clinton, North Carolina 28328 www.sampsonexpocenter.com Registration To register for the free workshop/tour on September 18th or the free tour only on September 19th, please use one of these methods: • Online at www.epa.gov/agstar • Phone ERG conference registration service at (781) 674-7374 Please register by September 8, 2008. If you have any questions about the program, please e-mail agstar@erg.com or leave a message with ERG conference registration service at the number above. Featured project partner of Environmental Credit Corp's Lagoon Cover Program, Butler Farms. ------- |