Fuel From Farms: A Guide to Small-Scale Ethanol Production.

Ethanol and blends of ethanol and gasoline (such as gasohol) offer a near-term fuel alternative to oil. The focus of this handbook is upon the small-scale production of ethanol using farm crops as the source of raw materials. Provided are chapters on ethanol production procedures, feedstocks, plant design, and financial planning. Also presented are decision and planning worksheets and a sample business plan for use in determining whether or not to go into ethanol production. Emphasis is on providing the facts necessary to make informed judgments rather than recommending particular production processes. (Author/WB)