Grober Green

On Wednesday June 29, 2011, Delft Blue Veal Farms (division of Grober Inc.) proudly hosted the event, Harvesting Clean Energy on Ontario Farms.

Climate Action Network Canada, the Pembina Institute, the Heinrich Böll Foundation, and The United Church of Canada launched their new report “Harvesting Clean Energy on Ontario Farms” through a series of presentations in Southern Ontario during the week of June 26-30.
The report highlighted the untapped business opportunities for farmers that can be found in the field of renewable energy; the numerous other benefits of renewable energy, such as rural economic development and improved environmental conditions; and finally, the government policies needed to allow farmers to embrace the benefits of renewable energy.

Alongside Canadian and European clean energy experts, Hans-Detlef Feddersen, a leading German farmer, clean energy pioneer and founder of Germany’s first citizen-owned wind park was the featured speaker. The Hon. David Levac, MPP (Brant and Parlimentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure) served as the Master of Ceremonies.

Delft Blue veal farms offered tours to the guest including the Bio-Gas digester on our farm. The Delft Blue Digester uses manure from the barns to ultimately generate 500 kw of power to the grid – enough power to supply electricity to 500 homes 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Guests including OFA, OMAFRA, and individuals from the Green Energy Industry sector enjoyed a beautiful June evening dining on Delft Blue veal.

from L – R (Dave Levac MPP; Deborah Whale (APAO and dairy farmer); Lauryn Draine (Climate Action Network & Pembina Institute); Graham Saul, Executive Director (Climate Action); John Giles (Delft Blue Veal Farms)