This is of course a highly contentious issue. Some see this as a way to support the small farmer, which is what I assume that these people -- both of whom I respect -- are trying to do.
On Sat, Apr 23, 2005 at 09:13:25PM -0400, Doug Henwood wrote:
> Jordan Hayes wrote:
>
> >I don't know who these dudes are, but they say that the average corn
> >farmer can make about 38% more energy from ethanol than he puts in, and
> >that super farmers can do about 109%.
> >
> >http://www.carbohydrateeconomy.org/library/admin/uploadedfiles/How_Much_Energy_Does_it_Take_to_Make_a_Gallon_.html
>
> Hmm, 1995. But from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, which is a
> leftish back to the local kind of place. Definitely not shills for
> ADM.
>
> Doug
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