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October, 2010 - Announcing the Gazillion Product Line White Cap Village (WCV) along with White Cap Builders (WCB) announces the new product line of outdoor green living spaces named Gazillions. WCV will contribute it's extensive knowledge in the renewable energy and green technologies while WCB will focus on the design and building aspect of the Gazillion product line. Imagine the intimacy and craftsmanship of a Gazebo combined with the spaciousness and entertaining potential of a Pavilion. Now imagine this structure completely off the grid, with all water and power needs met using green technologies. What you have is a very unique outdoor atmosphere - a Gazillion. To Learn More... August, 2010 -- ANNOUNCING THE FIRST ANNUAL VILLAGE EVENT SEPT.11TH 2010! Come explore the methods of creating liquid sunshine and learn the art of communication with your horse through natural horseman versatility training. We will also have music, art and food. To Register for the introductory price of $45.00 and speak directly to Natural Horseman Kevin Clark please call 828-413-0477. for more information... May, 2010 Ethanol Combustion vs. Gasoline Combustion Click 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

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.