TOURS AND WORKSHOPS
Come tour a biogas facility near you and learn about what this amazing technology can do for you!
Tours provide you with a chance to see the equipment and operations up close. Get an introduction by the APAO, and have a chance to ask the farmer host questions. Printed materials will be on hand to help you learn more.
TOURS
| DATE | COMMUNITY | FARM | HOURS | EVENT REGISTRATION AND LOCATION MAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2011 | Cambridge, Ontario | Delft Blue | 1-2 pm | Cambridge Biogas Tour and Workshop |
| August 29, 2011 | Seeleys Bay, Ontario | Ledgecroft | 1-3 pm | Kingston Area Biogas Tour |
| September 24, 2011 | Cobden, Ontario | Fepro | 1-3 pm | Cobden Biogas Tour |
| September 24, 2011 | Lindsay, Ontario | Maryland | 11 am – 3 pm | Lindsay Area Biogas Tour |
More tour dates dates coming soon!
WORKSHOPS
| DATE | COMMUNITY | FARM | HOURS | EVENT REGISTRATION AND LOCATION MAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2011 | Cambridge, Ontario | Delft Blue Farm | 2-4 pm | Cambridge Biogas Tour and Workshop |
| September 13,14 | Woodstock, Ontario | Outdoor Farm Show | AM and PM seminars, exact times TBD |
More workshop dates coming soon!
Tours and workshops are provided through the generous support of Ontarios Community Energy Partnership Program, with funds from the Ontario Power Authority. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to our leading edge farm hosts, and to the sponsorship of Farm Credit Canada.
Introductory Workshops
For farmers interested in learning more about anaerobic digestion, the APAO is hosting workshops in several parts of Ontario. Workshops will include:
- Introduction to biogas, the technology, and benefits
- Examples of working Ontario projects
- A short video
- Financial overview and financing options
- Whats stopping you? A look at a few considerations
- Size matters
- Connecting to the grid
- Environmental approvals
- Planning with safety in mind
- An overview of coops
- Time for questions and answers
Coop Workshops
For individuals who have some knowledge of biogas operations and are interested in learning about coops and how they can work with biogas operations, two coop workshops are offered. In two hours, participants will learn:
- Introduction to biogas, the technology, and benefits
- Examples of working Ontario projects
- A short video
- How the coop model works, and past successes
- Issues specific to biogas coops
- Benefits, financial investment, expected returns
- Scope, scale, transportation requirements
- Time for questions and answers