Dairy Office Hours
Manure Processing, Biogas, and Dairy Farm Economics
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Free Weekly Office Hours
Drop in with your questions about manure management, cooperative formation, or dairy economics. Whether you're running a family dairy, exploring biogas, or just curious about LCFS credits—this hour is for you.
What We Help With
Manure Processing
Learn about anaerobic digestion, biogas collection, solid-liquid separation, and turning waste into revenue. We'll walk you through the science and economics.
Cooperative Formation
Thinking about joining forces with neighboring farms? We'll discuss governance models, logistics, and how to structure a manure cooperative under Washington law.
Dairy Farm Economics
Understand the numbers: $200/ton manure value, $2,800-3,000/cow annual revenue, LCFS credits, and how to move from cost burden to profit center.
Lab & Research Setup
Want to experiment with biogas on your own? We'll help you design low-cost bench-scale experiments and understand the chemistry behind methane production.
What You'll Learn
- ✓The science of anaerobic digestion and methane production
- ✓How to evaluate manure processing options for your farm size
- ✓LCFS credits and renewable natural gas (RNG) economics
- ✓Cooperative models that work for small and mid-sized dairies
- ✓Regulatory landscape: Washington State requirements and opportunities
From curious beginner to advanced practitioner—we meet you where you are.
Who This Is For
- Dairy farmers in Washington State
- Farmers exploring manure-to-energy options
- Agricultural cooperative organizers
- Ag professionals and extension agents
- Investors interested in dairy biogas
Focused on Whatcom County, but all are welcome.
Contact Us
Have a specific question about manure processing or cooperative formation? Reach out.
Dairy Office Hours is run by Resonetta, a company focused on helping dairy farmers turn manure into revenue.