Swinomish hope for biodiesel from sunflowers
The Skagit Valley Herald has a story about the Skagit River System Cooperative’s study of saltwater intrusion on farms and the potential for growing crops that can be used in biodiesel production:
First, it’s a long-term study of saltwater intrusion on the crops and ways farmers can avoid it without compromising fish habitat.
Second, it’s a test to explore a crop that could figure in the local economy — particularly in the realm of growing biodiesel usage in Skagit County.