Awardee Name
Zachary and Patricia Wirth DBA Rocking Z Ranch
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Convert a petroleum diesel fuel powered irrigation pump to a system that burns Recycled Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO), demonstration and adapting existing technologies to a new application
Awardee State/Territory
Montana
Involved States/territories
Montana
Award Year
2006
End Date
Award Amount
$9,750.00
Project Background
The purpose of this grant is to convert a petroleum diesel fuel powered irrigation pump to a system that utilizes Recycled Straight Vegetable Oil (RSVO) for powering an irrigation system pump, to demonstrate the adaptation of the conversion of the existing system use current technology, and to provide a final report on the effectiveness of the project such that NRCS may incorporate the information learned into conservation programs.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No