The Brubaker Farms’ dairy operation in Lancaster County has built a new anaerobic digester/generator system with carbon offset funding provided by NativeEnergy and other partners.

The Brubaker Farm is owned by Lisa and Michael Brubaker and Mike’s brother Tony. The project was funded by NativeEnergy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s First Industries Fund.

"Investing in the construction of high quality, family farm renewable energy projects is a powerful step in the fight against global warming that more and more people can support through our carbon offsets," says Tom Boucher, President and CEO of NativeEnergy. "Since methane has 21 times the global warming impact of carbon dioxide, new family farm projects represent real, effective solutions to the climate crisis."

The new anaerobic digester on the 1,500 acre family farm is producing enough energy to power and heat most of its operations; reducing the family's reliance on grid-supplied electricity and propane, and the environmental impact of fossil fuel sources.

"We are very proud of our role, directly supporting new renewable energy projects with family farms, tribes, communities, and school systems," explains Boucher. "Through NativeEnergy, our clients have a direct relationship with the projects and people helping to solve the climate crisis."

Like many farming families, the Brubakers are stewards of the environment, fully aware of the impact their actions have on the land. By gathering and cultivating the support of various resources, this family of dairy farmers has taken their environmental stewardship to the next level-- to their community -- while also stimulating their local economy.

Link: Brubaker Farms Completes Conservation Pilot Program

4/4/2008