'Cow Power' Helps Dairy Farm Run On Renewable Energy

'Cow Power' Helps Dairy Farm Run On Renewable Energy

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The video highlights the innovative practices of a Wisconsin dairy farm run by four founding brothers. The farm uses renewable energy, capturing methane from cow manure to generate electricity, which powers their operations and supplies extra to the grid. The manure is also recycled into bedding and fertilizer. Despite the challenges and costs, the farm is a sustainability success, employing cover crops and feeding cows with food waste, reducing landfill contributions. The brothers prioritize doing the right thing over profit, showcasing a model of environmental responsibility.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative method do the Crane brothers use to generate electricity on their farm?

Solar panels

Wind turbines

Anaerobic digesters

Hydroelectric power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary challenge in replicating the Crane brothers' manure recycling system on other farms?

Limited market for electricity

Insufficient manure supply

Lack of skilled labor

High initial investment and resource requirements

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the Crane brothers utilize the dry fiber extracted from manure?

As a food additive

As a construction material

As bedding for cows

As a fuel source

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the sustainable practices the Crane family uses to reduce greenhouse gases?

Planting cover crops

Using electric vehicles

Installing solar panels

Building wind farms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of waste do the Crane brothers feed their cows to promote sustainability?

Plastic waste

Food waste like grain from brewing

Metal scraps

Textile waste