1. Missouri and Biofuels Bioenergy 101 Warrensburg November 2008

2. SARE White Paper How Sustainable are Current Biofuel Efforts Critical Questions – Removal of crop residues – Effects on food and feed costs – Local community infrastructure – Effect on local communities

3. Research & Education Themes Energy Conservation & Efficiency Energy Efficient Production Practices Non-biomass Renewable Energy Sources Alt. Biomass Feed Stock Production Systems Environmental Impact of Bioenergy Prod. Community & Rural Development Impacts Local & Regional Economic Devel. Whole Farm Integrated Energy Systems.

5. Potential Hay: 7.7 mill. Acres CRP: 1,405,553 acres Wooded area ??

6. Complexity of Biofuels Economics – Costs of production – Costs of harvest and transport Nutrient removal Soil loss Impact on livestock industry Impact on communities – Roads – Water, etc. Volatility

7. Cooperation Essential Players needed – Community Leaders – Extension – Farmers – Industry – Water Suppliers – Others

8. Extension’s Role Technical expertise: – Economics – Agronomy – Animal Science – Ag Engineering – Community Development – Business Development Convening players

9. Future Changing fast Stay tuned