Recently, the NetGreen News crew traveled to Corvallis, Oregon to visit Stahlbush Island Farms. Stahlbush Island Farms is a shining beacon in the United States for sustainable agricultural practices and innovation in green technology.

On June 2, 2009 they unveiled their very own Biogas Plant that converts vegetable waste into electrical and thermal energy. The BioGas plant utilizes anaerobic digestion to capture methane and other greenhouse gases. The methane biogas produced is then converted into green energy and used to power the farm. In the event that Stahlbush Island Farms creates more renewable energy than is needed, it is sold back to the grid.

One of their core values is to care for the environment. To that end, they commit themselves to quality, sustainability, innovation, integrity, customer satisfaction, and a healthy working environment. Through their passion and dedication Stahlbush Island Farms has become a household name for quality frozen and canned produce that feeds the world.

What is anaerobic digestion?

Anaerobic digestion is the process through which waste (such as leaves, manure, etc.) is broken down in an oxygen-free environment by bacteria. The bacteria give off the greenhouse gases, methane and carbon dioxide, as a consequence. The methane biogas is then burned to produce renewable energy in the form of electrical and thermal energy.

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