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At this dairy, manure powers the whole farm
April 12, 2018 by Climate Connection
Marin County, Calif. – On one organic dairy farm, the feed truck runs on cow power.
“I was able to put together a fully electric truck to feed the cows that’s powered by the cow’s waste. We claim that’s the first one in the world to do that,” says Albert Straus, CEO of Straus Family Creamery in Marin County, California.
When cow manure breaks down, it releases methane, a potent global warming gas. But that methane can be captured and used to make electricity. Using technology called a methane digester, Strauss has been converting his cow’s manure into energy for the last 14 years. The process produces enough electricity to power the whole farm. And now, that energy is also being used to charge his electric truck. | For the full story, CLICK HERE
