C-CHANGE Grass2Gas
The C-CHANGE Grass2Gas podcast brings the latest in what is happening with anaerobic digestion and regenerative farming practices. Join us as we explore innovative approaches through combining anerobic digestion of manure with biomass to make farming more profitable and sustainable.
Episodes
8 episodes
Episode 8: Lessons Learned from Operating Dickinson College Digester this Winter
Description: Digesters can be complicated, and winter especially offers unique challenges. Join us as we talk to Matt Steinman, Dickinson College Farm energy projects manager, as he talks about the lessons learned from operating the Dickinson d...
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Episode 8
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27:03
Episode 7: The Importance of Implementing Native Grasses on Farms
With the noticeable pollution of various waterways in the US there has been a lot of talk about how to best protect against this pollution on farms. One of the most promising solutions is implementing native grass strips on fields, on marginal ...
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Episode 7
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28:38
Episode 6: The Importance of Life Cycle Assessments for Anaerobic digesters
Whether it's the need for digesters to prove they are a carbon neutral for the new IRA energy tax credits or to participate in the emerging carbon credit markets, accurate life cycle assessments of digesters are crucial. That is why we brought ...
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Episode 6
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29:10
Episode 5: Updates on Funding Opportunities for Digesters
There is a lot of uncertainty going into 2025 for some of the most important policies for digesters, including the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and the Rural Energy for America Program that have significantly impacted the digester indust...
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Episode 5
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29:47
Episode 4: The Importance of Chemistry and Data in Improving Digester Performance with Digester Doc
Operating a digester is difficult, with foaming events and other issues, the chemistry in a digester is obviously important but has still been difficult for farmers and operators to get it right. Well today we’re joined by Will Charlton, owner ...
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Episode 4
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21:12
Episode 3: Economics of a Digester Project
Join us with our guest William Lazarus Applied agricultural economist from the university of Minnesota as we discuss the economics of a digester project. There is a lot of interest in digesters but with high up front cost there’s a lot to consi...
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Episode 3
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35:24
Episode 2: Realizing The Potential of Cover Crops & Prairie Grass Through RNG
Join us as we speak with Professor Emeritus Tom Richard from Penn state’s department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering about the future of RNG in farming. The white paper that he co-authored “Realizing the Full Potential of Winter-Hard...
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Episode 2
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38:54
What is C-CHANGE and Why is it Important?
Curious about the future of farming? This episode explores the potential pathways towards a more profitable and sustainable future for farming through the work the C-CHANGE team is doing. Join us with Dr. Dan Ciolkosz, researcher on the C-CHANG...
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Episode 1
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23:45