Oil Palm Meeting Feb 1, 2-4 pm UHH

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For those interested in growing oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) as a biofuel or cooking oil crop, there will be an information and cooperative formation meeting Saturday, Feb 1 from 2-4 pm at the UHH University Classroom Building room 111. Agenda items include:


Agenda:

1. Introductions, opening comments

2. Comments on current Biodiesel Tax Credit situation with the Federal government (handouts)

3. Collection and review of data concerning growth, flowering and fruiting

4. Collection and review of Grower problems

5. Review of harvest, extraction of oil and refining of oil (handouts)

6. Review and continue discussion on forming a Cooperative (handouts)
a. process
b. advantages and costs
c. officers

7. New Business?

8. Set next meeting date and adjourn

Please come if interested in becoming a grower or participating in palm oil production.