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Author(s) Scott Sanford, John Panuska. Micro irrigation has numerous advantages over sprinkler irrigation and can be used in greenhouses, orchard...

Author(s) Anna Haines, Lynn Markham, Dan McFarlane, Eric Olson, Rebecca Roberts, Linda Stoll. This publication is intended for local government of...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. Wood heating results in lower barn humidity, dryer litter, reduced ammonia production, and requires less ventilation whic...

Author(s) Anna Haines, Lynn Markham, Dan McFarlane, Eric Olson, Rebecca Roberts, Linda Stoll. Numerous maps and graphs help tell the tale of how a...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. Using a well water precooler to cool milk can save a dairy farmer up to 15% in electricity. This highly detailed fact she...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet covers the mechanical ventilation options used on dairy farms, including box fans and high-volume, low-sp...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. Variable speed (VS) milk processors save energy on the dairy farm by slowing the flow rate of milk passing through the pr...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. The vacuum system on a typical dairy farm consumes a sizable amount of electricity. This fact sheet discusses variable sp...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. If you're wondering what you can do to significantly reduce your greenhouse energy costs, consider adding curtains! Green...

Author(s) Richard Wolkowski, Thomas Cox, James Leverich. Wisconsin growers have a renewed interest in conservation tillage options. This publicati...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. In order to cool milk to proper storage temperature on a dairy farm, several technologies are available. This fact sheet ...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. With energy costs representing more than 10% of greenhouse growers' sales, now is an optimal time to consider ways to red...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet discusses how properly installed and maintained ventilation and heating systems can reduce energy consump...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. Quick tips on how to make irrigation and crop storage facilities more energy efficient (2 pages; 2003). Download

Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet considers adjustments that can be made to both outdoor and indoor lighting on the farm to reduce energy c...

Author(s)  Scott Sanford. This fact sheet presents many options for reducing hot water consumption on the farm (2 pages; 2003). Download

Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet presents various means to improve grain drying and reduce energy consumption on the farm (2 pages; 2003). ...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet briefly presents some of the management practices that can reduce energy use or lower energy costs on the ...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet discusses how light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are a good choice for your home, farm or small business. Th...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet details the ways in which careful hot water management can save money and energy on the farm (4 pages; 20...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. The air temperature of a greenhouse is critical for plant growth and disease control, and the type of heater used to heat...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet briefly presents the ways in which using up-to-date technology and equipment can save the dairy farmer mo...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. Proper lighting on the farm increases productivity, ensures safety, and improves morale. This detailed sheet serves as a ...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. With the wide variety of biomass fuels and heating systems on the market, it can be difficult to know which options will ...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. Higher heating costs have motivated many greenhouse growers to search for ways to reduce energy expenses. Those consideri...