A New Paradigm in Land Use

Urban Farming and Fuel

Non-traditional agronomic land– Famous for harboring pests and costing money

Flexibility of use - – Under 15 acres

vegetable and fruit crops

– Over 15 acres utilization for biofuel feedstock production

Background Information

Fuel Consumption of SL County in 2008

Utah #2 Diesel Consumption

Source US EIA

Project Objectives

Explore Non Traditional Agronomic Land Conditions

Observe Ecological Effects Investigate Economic Viability Evaluate Crop Choices

Basic Requirements for Success

Establishment and Harvesting Economics Wildlife Impacts Ecology/Environmental Impacts Water Quality Safety Grower Concerns

Economics of Urban Farming and Fuel

Prior Research - F2F

FreeWays to Fuel Alliance Top Tier Universities

Washington State, Iowa State, Auburn, Michigan State, Montana State, North Carolina State, University of Idaho, SUNY – Cobbleskill, Penn State

Corporate New Holland – tractor donation Great Plains – equipment donation Aerway Ag – aerator donation

Government State Departments of Transportation USDA, DOE, DOD Interests State Energy Departments

Initial UFF Site

200 acres south of SLC airport

Area harbors pests, dry, soils are questionable

Future WWT site There are multiple

sites around our county

Urban Farm and Fuel Plan of Work

Anticipated Benefits

50 gallons/acre of biodiesel – 200 acres x 50 gallons = 10,000 gallons

biodiesel Reduced weed pressure Increased public awareness regarding

renewable fuels Reduced maintenance costs

– fire suppression