1. FARM ENERGY How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm? F ARM E NERGY PM 2089A

2. FARM ENERGY PM 2089A (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2007)

3. FARM ENERGY PM 2089A (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2007)

4. FARM ENERGY (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2007) PM 2089A

5. FARM ENERGY PM 2089A (Energy Information Administration)

6. FARM ENERGY O BJECTIVE : collaborate with energy partners to increase coordination of farm energy efficiency efforts http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu

7. F ARM E NERGY PARTNERS : ISU Extension Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) Corn Belt Power Cooperative USDA, Rural Development Consumers Energy (REC) Alliant Energy MidAmerican Energy Sponsored by the I OWA E NERGY C ENTER FARM ENERGY http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu

8. Previous energy fact sheets published 30 years ago FARM ENERGY O BJECTIVE : upgrade Extension resources that address energy conservation and efficiency for farmers in Iowa http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu

9. FARM ENERGY Download the new Farm Energy publication series free of charge from ISU Extension http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu

10. FARM ENERGY http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu

11. FARM ENERGY http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu

12. FARM ENERGY E XAMPLES : High-efficiency indoor and outdoor lighting Ventilation systems and circulation fans Variable speed drives for dairy vacuum pumps Livestock waterers R EBATES /I NCENTIVES : Available from utility providers to offset the cost of buying or replacing farm equipment Ag rebate programs in Iowa vary widely – please contact your utility provider before you buy! http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu

13. FARM ENERGY N EXT S TEPS : Download Farm Energy publications from ISU Extension Look for the Farm Energy column in Wallaces Farmer Use a farm energy log to track monthly energy expenses Contact your utility provider regarding efficiency rebates Consider a farm energy audit to evaluate energy costs S UMMARY : You can’t change the weather, but you can manage on-farm energy consumption to improve efficiency http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu

14. FARM ENERGY F OR M ORE I NFORMATION : Google “ISU farm energy” or visit us online at http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu Download ISU Farm Energy publications at no charge Follow us on Twitter @ISU_Farm_Energy for updates Ask your local utility provider to contact us! http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu Q UESTIONS ? E-mail Dana Petersen, petersen@iastate.edu