May, 2010
Ethanol Combustion vs. Gasoline CombustionClick the image
to watch a video we created comparing how ethanol and gasoline burn.
April, 2010
Ethanol Distillation: We have received our local and federal permits to produce ethanol on the farm. We are now in the process of
building a facility to house the components of the distillation process.
Organic Farming: We have started planting our seeds in cold frames. We have been building the cold frames on the
farm and using a combination of composte and top soil to grow them in.
Website: The White Cap Village is getting a bit of a face lift this month. Not only are we changing the design
but also adding and updating much of the content throughout the month.
Community Supported Energy Program (CSE): We are launching our CSE this month! Our updated website will allow
farmers, businesses and indivduals to sign up and contribute to the program.
March, 2010
We have applied with a federal permit to produce ethanol on the farm. We are now in the process of working with the federal,
state and local governments to finalize everything. We anticipate getting the approvals very soon.
We will be attending the upcoming "Alcohol Fuel for Energy Independence Workshop" in Nashville, TN, on
March 19-21. Sponsored by I.I.E.A., for more info go to
http://www.permaculture.com/store/alcohol_workshops.
February, 2010
We have applied for our first grant from the State of Connecticut. The New Energy Technology grant
is offered once a year from the Office of Policy and Management.
January, 2010
White Cap Farms presents The Green Village. We are working
with both individuals and businesses to create the first Green Technology Co-op in Eastern Connecticut. If you are interested in becoming
a part of the world-wide green movement, please contact us at info@wcvillage.com
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| Film / Book Recommendations |
David Blume's Alcohol Can Be A Gas!
An educational film exploding the myths told about alcohol, and giving a primer on how to produce it, car conversion methods, available tax credits, and far, far more.
The Corporation (2003)
A documentary that looks at the concept of the corporation throughout history.
The Beautiful Truth (2008)
A informative and provocative documentary about cover-ups in the health industry and the
suppression of cures.
The Future of Food
An in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the
unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled grocery store shelves for the past decade.
Food, Inc.
You'll never look at dinner the same way again. An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.
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