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Kinnard Farms is managed by the Kinnard family. From left are Lee Kinnard, Jackie Kinnard-Stewart, David Stewart, Maureen Kinnard and Rod Kinnard. The family farm was established in 1948 by Alvin and Milly Kinnard. Three of their seven children – Rod, Jackie and Lee – continue their legacy.
Anaerobic digesters are 100 percent sealed to maximize gas capture and minimize odor. Each digester has a 1.4-million-gallon capacity. Being able to produce a clean renewable fuel from manure fits into the Kinnard Farms philosophy of smart sustainability, says Lee Kinnard.
Construction teams work around the clock seven days a week to keep the Kinnard digester project on schedule. Construction was halted only for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, says Lee Kinnard.
Progress of the anaerobic digester and renewable natural gas installation at Kinnard Farms near Casco, Wisconsin, is captured by air in October 2019. Construction began in July 2019; 10 months later it was ready for production.
Four anaerobic digesters at the Kinnard family's 7,500-cow farm convert manure to renewable natural gas. The gas produced at the farm will be used as fuel in vehicles powered with compressed natural gas.
CASCO, Wis. – “We’re looking to become carbon-neutral,” says Lee Kinnard of Kinnard Farms. “We’re big no-tillers, we plant cover crops and with our new digester we’re getting closer.”
Lynn Grooms writes about the diversity of agriculture, including the industry’s newest ideas, research and technologies as a staff reporter for Agri-View based in Wisconsin.
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Kinnard Farms is managed by the Kinnard family. From left are Lee Kinnard, Jackie Kinnard-Stewart, David Stewart, Maureen Kinnard and Rod Kinnard. The family farm was established in 1948 by Alvin and Milly Kinnard. Three of their seven children – Rod, Jackie and Lee – continue their legacy.
Anaerobic digesters are 100 percent sealed to maximize gas capture and minimize odor. Each digester has a 1.4-million-gallon capacity. Being able to produce a clean renewable fuel from manure fits into the Kinnard Farms philosophy of smart sustainability, says Lee Kinnard.
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