This page is to update the 2023 USDA-NLGCA project “Research and education capacity building for energy and nutrients recovery from vegetable farm wastes” (USDA Project: 2023-70001-40991), managed by Drs. Liangcheng Yang and David Kopsell at Illinois State University.
Nov 16, 2023: 7 ISU students toured the research lab and learned about anaerobic digestion.
Nov 6, 2023: 17 ISU students toured the research lab and learned about anaerobic digestion.
Oct 27, 2023: Drs. Yang and Kopsell visited the Spence Farm, the oldest family farm in Livingston County, IL, and discussed with Mr. Marty Travis and his son Will Travis on partnership and cartridge digestion demonstration.
Oct 16, 2023: Shimadzu GC – 2030 is delivered.
Oct 4, 2023: Drs. Yang and Kopsell presented this project to ISU “Water Wednesday”.
Aug 25, 2023: Agreement executed. The project starts on Sep 1, 2023.