North American Prairie Conference

Field Trip Information Summary


Wednesday, August 6, 2008



Alternative Energy Solutions: Pork & Plants
Brief description of site and highlights of site (habitat, flora, fauna):
  • View native plantings for the primary purpose of an energy crop to be pelletized and used to heat family greenhouse business
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Walking distance, rigor, potential hazards:

  • Round trip walking distance from bus: 0.25 mi

  • Rigor of field trip: moderate

  • Potential hazards at site: no unusual farmstead risks

Area of site (approximate acreage): 20-40 acres
Duration of field trip: ~2-3 hrs
Access for charter bus loading/unloading/parking: Yes
Availability of drinking water, rest rooms, shade: Yes
General location (direction/distance from nearest town): Two miles northwest of Altura
Distance from Winona, MN: 15 miles west
Potential leader(s)/guide(s): Eric & Paul Kreidermacher/ Daryl Buck