This document discusses a new paradigm in land use called urban farming and fuel that utilizes non-traditional agronomic land for vegetable/fruit crops under 15 acres and biofuel feedstock production over 15 acres. It explores the economic viability and basic requirements for successfully establishing this type of farming on 200 acres south of the Salt Lake City airport that currently harbors pests and has questionable soils. The anticipated benefits include producing 10,000 gallons of biodiesel annually, reducing weeds and maintenance costs, and increasing public awareness of renewable fuels.

1. A New Paradigm in Land Use

2. Urban Farming and Fuel Non-traditional agronomic land Famous for harboring pests and costing money Flexibility of use - Under 15 acres vegetable and fruit crops Over 15 acres utilization for biofuel feedstock production

3. Background Information Utah #2 Diesel Consumption Fuel Consumption of SL County in 2008 Source US EIA

4. Project Objectives Explore Non Traditional Agronomic Land Conditions Observe Ecological Effects Investigate Economic Viability Evaluate Crop Choices

5. Basic Requirements for Success Establishment and Harvesting Economics Wildlife Impacts Ecology/Environmental Impacts Water Quality Safety Grower Concerns

6. Economics of Urban Farming and Fuel

7. Prior Research - F2F

8. FreeWays to Fuel Alliance Top Tier Universities Washington State, Iowa State, Auburn, Michigan State, Montana State, North Carolina State, University of Idaho, SUNY – Cobbleskill, Penn State Corporate New Holland – tractor donation Great Plains – equipment donation Aerway Ag – aerator donation Government State Departments of Transportation USDA, DOE, DOD Interests State Energy Departments

9. Initial UFF Site 200 acres south of SLC airport Area harbors pests, dry, soils are questionable Future WWT site There are multiple sites around our county

10. Urban Farm and Fuel Plan of Work

11. Anticipated Benefits 50 gallons/acre of biodiesel 200 acres x 50 gallons = 10,000 gallons biodiesel Reduced weed pressure Increased public awareness regarding renewable fuels Reduced maintenance costs fire suppression