NC State Bioenergy Field Day showcases biomass production, harvesting
and processing
 
WHAT:
At the 2009 Bioenergy Field Day, North Carolina State University
scientists will showcase the latest developments in oilseed, sweet
sorghum, industrial sweet potato and cellulosic biomass production,
harvesting and on-farm processing.
 
The event also will feature the operation of an internal combustion
engine fueled by wood chips and the demonstration of a potato planter
and digger used in the production of industrial sweet potatoes for ethanol.
 
The field day is free and open to the public. Media are invited to attend.
 
WHO:
The Bioenergy Field Day is presented by the College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences at NC State University. Sponsors are the Biofuels Center
of North Carolina and the Duplin County Agribusiness Council
 
WHEN:
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Noon: Registration
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Program
 
WHERE:
Williamsdale Farm Agricultural Extension and Research Facility
7624 N.C. 41 S.
Wallace, N.C.
 
CONTACT:
For more information, contact Dr. Matt Veal at 919-515-6764 or
mwveal@unity.ncsu.edu.