Informational Sources

• A Farmer's Guide to Energy Self Reliance - Institute for Energy and the Environment
• Ballasting Tractors for Fuel Efficiency - Iowa State University
• http://www.sare.org/LearnClean Energy Farming: Cutting Costs, Improving Efficiencies, Harnessing Renewables
• Dairy Farm Energy Management Handbook
• Dairy Farm Energy Savings - Genesis Dairy
• Energy Efficiency and Farm Equipment - Institute for Energy and the Environment
• Energy-Efficient Equipment for Farms - Wisconsin Public Service
• Energy Efficiency Improvements for Horse Farms - Focus on Energy
• Energy Efficiency in Dairy - Focus on Energy
• Energy Efficiency in Family Dairy – Focus on Energy
• Energy Conservation in Corn Nitrogen Fertilization- Iowa State University
• Farmstead Energy Audit - North Dakota State University
• Farm Energy Funding Alternatives - ATTRA, NCAT
• Farm Energy Audits - ATTRA, NCAT
• Farmstead Energy Audit - North Dakota State University
• How Much Energy is being Used on Your Farm - Iowa State University
• Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Conservation on the Farm - Cooperative Extension System
• Quantum Dairy Energy Efficiency - Focus on Energy
• Reduce Energy Costs in Agriculture - Mississippi State University
• Sample Dairy Farm Energy Audit - EnSave
• Sample Poultry Farm Energy Audit - EnSave
• The Need for Energy Self Reliance - Institute for Energy and the Environment
• The Farmer's Handbook for Energy Self Reliance - Institute for Energy and the Environment
• Tracking the Energy Use on Your Farm - Iowa State University
• Tropical Gardens see more Green

Fuel Efficiency

• Ballasting Tractors for Fuel Efficiency- Iowa State University 
• Conserving Fuel on the Farm - ATTRA, NCAT
• Conserving Fuel and Electricity - ATTRA, NCAT
• Draft Animal Power for Farming - ATTRA, NCAT
• Energy-Efficient Grain Drying Resources - ATTRA, NCAT
• Estimating Farm Fuel Requirements - Colorado State University
• Farmers Can Save Big on Fuel - Agtech Innovator
• Fuel Efficient Factors for Tractor Selection- Iowa State University
• Limiting Field Operations - Iowa State University
• Reduced Tillage, Lower Fuel Bills - Agtech Innovator
• Run Tractors and Other Diesel Engines at Peak Performance - Penn State University
• Reduce Energy Use in Tractors, Field Operations - North Dakota State University
• Selecting Energy Efficiency Tractors - Colorado State University
• Save Big on the Farm by Conserving Fuel - Washington State University
• Shift Up and Throttle Back to Save Tractor Fuel- Iowa State University
• Tractor Maintenance to Save Energy- Iowa State University

Motor Efficiency

• Dryeration and Combination Drying for Increased Capacity and Efficiency- Iowa State University
• Energy Efficiency of Electronic Motors on the Farm - Cooperative Extension System
• Energy-Efficient Farm Motors - National Food and Energy Council
• Electric Savings – Understanding Demand and 3-phase Motor Use -- Iowa State University
• Energy Efficient Fans for Swine Production - Iowa State University
• Energy Efficient Fans for Poultry Production - Iowa State University
• Managing High Temperature Grain Dryers for Energy Efficiency- Iowa State University
• Select Energy Efficient Motors - Penn State University

Irrigation Efficiency

• Care and Maintenance of Irrigation Wells – North Dakota State University
• Energy Saving Tips for Irrigators – ATTRA, NCAT
• Efficient Irrigation Planning – Alabama A & M
• Energy Saving Tips for Irrigators – ATTRA, NCAT
• Introduction to Energy Efficient Irrigation – Cooperative Extension System
• Maintaining Irrigation Pumps, Motors and Engines – ATTRA, NCAT
• Measuring and Conserving Irrigation Water – ATTRA, NCAT 

Farm Building Efficiency

• Conserve Heat Energy in the Farm Shop- Iowa State University
• Energy Fundamentals for Farm Lighting- Iowa State University 
• Introduction to Farm Building Energy and Conservation – Cooperative Extension System
• Insulation Know-How – Cooperative Extension System
• Sizing Minimum Ventilation to Save Heating Energy in Swine Housing- Iowa State University 

Greenhouse Efficiency

• Combat Higher Fuel Prices with Efficient Heating Systems – Cooperative Extension System
• Greenhouse Energy Cost Reduction Strategies – Michigan State University
• Greenhouse Energy Conservation Checklist – Cooperative Extension System
• Geothermal Heat for Greenhouses – Cooperative Extension System
• High Tunnels – Low Cost Seasonal Growing Space – Cooperative Extension System
• Horizontal Air Flow is Best for Greenhouse Air Circulation – Cooperative Extension System
• Introduction to Greenhouse Efficiency and Energy Conservation – Cooperative Extension System
• Insulation Know-How – Cooperative Extension System
• Natural Ventilation for High Tunnels – Cooperative Extension System
• Root Zone Heating for Greenhouse Crops – ATTRA, NCAT
• Shell Corn as a Fuel for Greenhouse Heat – Cooperative Extension System