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Ever thought of an on-farm solar installation? See SFC summer issue

Small Farm Canada is ramping up coverage on renewable energy and the related opportunities for small farmers, homesteaders and property owners. Our summer issue includes stories on one of the biggest trends in renewable energy, the integration of on-farm photovoltaic solar power systems. 

Farms.com staff expert, Garrett Vanderwyst explores the business and lifestyle opportunities that could make solar energy a fit on your property. He also discusses some of the challenges including capital investment, government regulations and the knowledge base required for operations and maintenance. 

As well as Garrett Vanderwyst in this issue, contributor Justin Carrow has a review on a solar DIY book and Maintenance Man, Dan Kerr has some practical advice for off-grid living. 

For more on cost savings, energy generation and off-grid living, subscribe here and get Small Farm Canada delivered straight to your door!  

Source : Small Farm Canada

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1. Overview of Mitigation Strategies for Beany Flavour in Pea Protein

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The key volatile and non-volatile compounds responsible for beany flavor, along with their formation mechanisms and detection thresholds Approaches to reduce or eliminate beany flavor, including breeding techniques, flavour binding & entrapment, volatile compound modification and storage optimization.

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