Ag Energy Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Energy in Agriculture

• Intro to Energy in Ag (presentation slides)
• Quiz 1
• Quiz 1 Answer Guide

Module 2: Energy Basics and Conservation and Efficiency in Agriculture

• Farm Energy Background and Basics and Conservation and Efficiency (presentation slides)
• Quiz 2
• Quiz 2 Answer Guide

Module 3: Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Livestock Systems

• Energy Conservation (presentation slides)
• Handout: Heat lamps vs Heat pads
• Worksheet 3 
• Worksheet 3 Answer Guide

Module 4: Introduction to Renewable Energy

• Introduction to Renewable Energy (presentation slides)
• Handout: Climate Facts - Opportunities for Agriculture
• Worksheet 4
• Worksheet 4 Answer Guide

Module 5: Solar Energy in Agriculture

• Solar Energy in Agriculture (presentation slides)
• Case Study: Design a Solar System for your Barn
• Quiz 5
• Quiz 5 Answer Guide

Module 6: Wind Energy in Agriculture

• Wind Energy in Agriculture (presentation slides)
• Quiz 6
• Quiz 6 Answer Guide

Module 7: Biomass in Agriculture

• Biomass in Agriculture (presentation slides)
• Quiz 7
• Quiz 7 Answer Guide