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A Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Feasibility Study For Green Fence Farm, Ashleigh Cotting
A Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Feasibility Study For Green Fence Farm, Ashleigh Cotting
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
The purpose of this project is to assess the ability of Green Fence Farm, a 17 acre sustainable farming operation located in Greenville, VA, to become a net zero greenhouse gas farm operation. This project was conducted in several phases. First, the types and quantities of emissions were determined through an onsite fuel consumption evaluation and a greenhouse gas inventory of farm operations. Next, and calculations were used to determine the carbon sequestration capabilities of the soil and trees on the farm. Finally, ways to reduce emission and increase sequestration were examined with the intent of reaching net zero greenhouse …