JUNE 3, 2004 - CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM,
2300 River Plaza Drive, Sacramento, CA (916) 561-5535
START TIME: 9:00 A.M. - ENDING TIME: 3:30 P.M.

CO-SPONSORS INCLUDE: California Electric Users Cooperative, Golden State Power Co-op, Agricultural Council of California, National Rural Electric Co-op Assoc., Ag Biomass Council, FlexEnergy, ECO Technology Solutions and Synergetic Enterprise Development Group.

• Learn from state and national experts why biomass to energy is a growth industry.

• Learn how biomass to energy projects will help the ag industry and communities meet air and water quality standards.

• See how others have converted organic waste management from an expense to a profit.

• Hear about the newest, most cost-effective technology and about least-cost methods of installing digesters and producing electricity (assuming waste volumes, land use and other requirements can be met).

• Find out who is doing what and how specific projects are performing.

• Learn about "community digesters" and the "cooperative approach" to biomass.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This one day workshop is designed especially for owners and managers of farms, dairies, forests, orchards, food or fibre processing, waste management and other businesses where high volumes of organic waste must be managed.

REGISTER NOW: There is no registration fee. Lunch and refreshments provided by sponsors. But attendance is by invitation only and you must RSVP. Please complete this form and fax or mail it to Lee Ruth (phone/fax 916-457-6529; 5397 Hale Court, Sacramento, CA 95819)

HOTEL INFO: Within walking distance - Hilton Garden Inn, 916-286-2303, ask for "Cal-Farm Bureau" Rate ($119). Or stay closer to airport or downtown and take a short cab ride to meeting. Hilton offers free airport shuttle, breakfast, etc.