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Starting or expanding a business takes a lot of planning and one of the critical steps is making sure you have adequate funding. Kathy Bosse, new venture specialist with Alberta Agriculture, says there are a number of steps to take to help ensure you secure the funds you need.
 
Interview with Kathy Bosse (2:48 minutes) (1.28 Mb)
 
For more information on funding your business, check out the 3-part series on Funding Your Agricultural Business on Alberta Agriculture’s website. You can also call the Ag-Info Centre and ask to speak with a new venture specialist.
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The Role of Food and Non-Food Crops in Alternative Fuel Production

Video: The Role of Food and Non-Food Crops in Alternative Fuel Production


Warren Morris, Senior Manager of Product Management at AGCO, discusses the role of food and non-food crops in alternative fuel production. From corn and soybeans to perennials like switchgrass and camelina, AGCO explores sustainable feedstocks for biofuels and clean energy solutions.

Key Highlights in This Video:

>> Food vs. Non-Food Feedstocks: Traditional crops like corn and soybeans are widely used, but non-food crops such as switchgrass, miscanthus, and camelina are gaining attention due to sustainability and no food displacement.

>> Camelina as a Case Study: Camelina functions as an intermediate crop, protecting soil like a cover crop while generating cash, and can be harvested using existing farm equipment.

>> Sustainable Fuel Production: Using food crops for fuel can be sustainable if paired with proper land management and does not displace food production.

>> AGCO’s Role: AGCO develops fuel-flexible machines and knowledge resources to support farmers as the industry adopts multiple alternative fuel options globally.

>> Industry Collaboration: Successful adoption of alternative fuels requires policy support, infrastructure development, and public-private collaboration to make fuels available, affordable, and practical for farmers.