Biofuel Information

11am to 3pm Saturday September 18th An indepth look at Cold Press Seed Crushing with the maker of the acclaimed Komet series seedpress.
Piedmont Biofuels is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Dirk Skuras of IBG Monforts for a half-day oilseed pressing workshop. IBG Monforts is the maker of the famous Komet press from Germany, and has over 50 years experience in oil extraction.

Dirk will demonstration proper oil press usage, explain optimum conditions for oilseed pressing, explain the use of different types of seeds and nuts in oilseed presses and answer any questions that you may have in regards to the use of the Komet press.

The half day workshop will take place on Saturday, September 18th from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Piedmont Biofuels Industrial in Pittsboro, North Carolina. We will be trialing a variety of seeds including muscadine grapeseed, sunflower seeds, canola and cottonseed. Participants will see hands on work with the Komet DD85 and CA59 seed presses. We also have the option of working with CCCC’s new Oil Filterpress.

There is no cost to attend this half-day workshop, though we do ask that you RSVP to chris@biofuels.coop by September 10th if you plan to attend as we will limit the number of participants to no more than 30.

Live at the Plant!  The Naked Gods with Jack Maverick and his Wild Rebels.  Join us for one of the best shows of the summer.  The Naked Gods are a rag-tag group of roving minstrels hailing from the mountain region of Boone, NC.  Last time these Naked Gods came to town it was an all out rock and roll night.  Yes, the police showed up and shut us down after midnight.  Yes, the band blew all expectations, and YES, you won’t want to miss this!

Doors at 7:30, music begins promptly at 8pm.  tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door.  Get your tickets here.  Delicious wood-fired pizzas will be served.

Come out and enjoy a beautiful night on the lawn here at Piedmont Biofuels.  Check the Late Shift page for more details.

Back in 2005 a bunch of us drove across the lake and filled up Jack Johnson’s tour buses and transport trucks.  Tonight, Arlo and I did it again.
Back then it was 1000 gallons of B100.  Today it was 850 gallons of B20.  I’ve never been much of a B20 fan.  I remember one occasion when [...]

by Elizabeth Thompson

One of the many beautiful things about Community Supported Agriculture is the way that it opens the door to the world of agriculture, plants and their fruits to adults and children alike. Children are most expressive of the grounding and life that this experience imparts.  As a mother of two young children and [...]

From Celebrating the Midwestern Table
By Amy Mandel
1 firm, slim medium eggplant, peeled and cut crosswise into ¼ inch thick slices (about 4 cups or 20 – 24 slices)
kosher salt
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
½ cups minced fresh basil
1 cup soft bread crumbs
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil, butter, or lard for [...]

When we first started collecting oil for Biodiesel we set our sights on Franklin Street. And Chapel Hill has been good to Piedmont. Top of the Hill, one of the premier bars and restaurants in town, has been a great partner.
In fact, they are pretty good at greatness, according to beer critic Roger [...]

by Elizabeth Thompson
When Jennie told me that the season’s first winter squash is ready for our kitchens and imaginations, I was excited.  Winter squash has long been a favorite of mine – its versatility, its taste, its heralding of cozy Autumn memories – all make it a favorite in my kitchen and imagination.  Here are [...]

by Elizabeth Thompson
eakthompson@gmail.com
What will you, as a BioFarm member, soon have that no others in the Triangle area have?  An abundance of crops in all four seasons.  This is happening by bringing together the experience, creativity and innovation of our head farmer, Doug Jones, with a grant from the Tabacco Communities Reinvestment Fund which allowed [...]