Informational Sources

• A Farmer's Guide to Energy Self Reliance - Institute for Energy and the Environment
• Ballasting Tractors for Fuel Efficiency - Iowa State University
• Clean 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
• Farmstead Energy Audit – North Dakota State University
• Farm Energy Funding Alternatives – ATTRA
• Farm Energy Audits – National Center for Appropriate Technology
• 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

• Conserving Fuel on the Farm – ATTRA
• Conserving Fuel on the Farm – ATTRA
• Conserving Fuel and Electricity – ATTRA
• Draft Animal Power for Farming – ATTRA
• Energy-Efficient Grain Drying Resources – ATTRA
• Estimating Farm Fuel Requirements – Colorado State University
• Farmers Can Save Big on Fuel – Agtech Innovator
• 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

Motor Efficiency

• 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
• 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
• Efficient Irrigation Planning – Alabama A & M
• Energy Saving Tips for Irrigators – ATTRA
• Introduction to Energy Efficient Irrigation – Cooperative Extension System
• Maintaining Irrigation Pumps, Motors and Engines – ATTRA
• Measuring and Conserving Irrigation Water – ATTRA

Farm Building Efficiency

• Introduction to Farm Building Energy and Conservation – Cooperative Extension System
• Insulation Know-How – Cooperative Extension System

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
• Shell Corn as a Fuel for Greenhouse Heat – Cooperative Extension System