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Harvesting Clean Energy on Ontario Farms

June 20, 2011

OAC welcomes Hans-Detlef Feddersen, a leading German farmer, clean energy pioneer and founder of Germany’s first citizen-owned wind park on Wednesday June 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 202, Crop Science Building.  Accompanying Feddersen will be Canadian and European clean energy experts, gathered to mark the launch of a new report, “Harvesting Clean Energy on Ontario Farms”.

The report, and Feddersen’s remarks, will highlight the untapped business opportunities in renewable energy for Ontario’s farmers, the benefits for rural economic development and improved environmental conditions, and the government policies needed to allow farmers to benefit from renewable energy.

The report is a joint effort of the Climate Action Network Canada, Pembina Institute, the Heinrich Boll Foundation and the United Church of Canada.  Climate Action Network Canada is a nation-wide coalition of more than 75 environmental, faith, labour, development, aboriginal, health, and youth organizations committed to action on climate change.

Admission is free, but seating is limited.  Please RSVP to ldrainie@climateactionnetwork.ca