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"Electricity Use in Modern Agriculture"
The electric end-uses on farms are unique; therefore it takes a special
understanding of farm processes and equipment to see where energy can be saved. This course
offers an in-depth overview of the many electric applications in agriculture, including grain drying
and motor use, lighting upgrades, ventilation fan efficiency in animal buildings, water
heating, and all major dairy farm loads. Participants increase their understanding of the
electricity consumed by each end-use, and learn ways to identify the best candidates for
energy improvements.
Examples are provided of load studies on specific farms, and common
seasonal demand peaks. Emphasis is placed on the type of agricultural most common in the
local geographic reagion.
Introduction & Opening Comments:
Course expectations & teaching method
Group input on areas of specific need
About your instructors
Overview of Electricity Use In Agriculture:
Electricity consumption data for U.S. agriculture
Major electric end-uses (lighting, ventilation, water heating, crop drying, irrigation, refrigeration)
Energy use issues & equipment commonly found on poultry, swine and dairy farms
