18th Annual EPAC Ethanol Conference
July 20-22, 2008
Kalispell, Montana

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008
8:00 – 8:00 Vendor Trade Show booth setup – Glacier Ballroom

8:30 – 10:30 EPAC Board and Membership meeting, Annual Report and Election of Board

10:30 – 12:00

4:30 – 7:30 Registration, Foyer

11:00 – 5:00 Bus to Glacier National Park to Board Jammer Bus and travel the Going to the Sun Highway.

6:30 – 7:30 Opening Reception – Glacier IV Room

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008
7:15 Registration continues – Foyer

7:30 – 8:15 Breakfast – Glacier IV Room

8:15 Conference Opens – Jefferson Room
“Welcome to EPAC Conference” – Shirley Ball, Executive Director, EPAC
“Welcome to Montana”
Tony Priete, Director, MT Dept. of Commerce

“Continuing to Grow the Industry”
Dave VanderGriend, President, ICM

DDG in the Human Diet, Panel
Food AND Fuel, Proving the Point, 1978 - 2008 Shirley Ball

“DDGS - More Than Meets the Eye”
Wheat ddg in the human diet
Alphonsus Utioh, Manager, Product & Process Development, Food development Center (invited)
Portage la Prairie,MB Canada

Break – Trade Show Area - Silent Auction table

"Corn DDG in the human diet"
Kurt Rosentrater, Lead scientist, Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineer,
Ag Research Service, Brookings, SD

"Beyond Grain – Cellulose Conversion"
Herson Santos-Leon, Abengoa invited

"New Technologies"
Chris Edwards – Ethanol Technology invited

Lunch –
“Spirit of Ethanol” Award – Glacier IV Room, Julie Ward, RJ O’Brien

"Ethanol Advances in Canada"
Gordon Quaiattini, President, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
Jessica Saunders, Graduate Student Department of Biosystem Engineering at U of Manitoba

“Cardio Protective Effects of Distillers Grain”
“Role of DDG in the Prevention, Management and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease”
Rajat Sethi, Texas A&M Health Science Center

"Regulatory Issues"
Kelly Davis, Director of Customer and Technical Services, Hawkeye Gold, Ames, Iowa

“ Flexible Fuel Vehicles and the California Fuel Standard”
Al Weverstad, Executive Director/ Environment and Energy, General Motors Policy Center

“Ethanol Marketing and Consumer polls”
Robert White, Director of Operations, EPIC
TBA

"Where is the Impact for pricing?"
John Urbanchuk, Director, LECG, LLC
Matt Hartwig, Communications Director, Renewable Fuels Association

Recap and Recess

5:30 Optional: Lonesome Dove, Barbecue and Entertainment – Tickets Required –

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008
7:15 – 8:15 Breakfast – Glacier IV Room
Last chance to bid on Silent Auction items in Trade Show area

8:15 Conference resumes

“Biodiesel Panel”
Moderator – Howard Haines, Bioenergy Program Manager, MT Dept. of Environmental Quality
Biodiesel in the Nation
Joe Jobe, Director, National Biodiesel Board
Biodiesel Testing Facility
Gregory D. Kegel, Dean, College of Technical Sciences, MSU – Northern
Making it Happen in Montana
Earl Fisher Biofuels, Chester, Montana

"Beyond the "Square Box" in the Cornfield"
Phil Madson, KATZEN International
Announce Silent Auction items and take Break – Trade Show Area to pick up items.

“Getting the Products to Market and Other Transportation Issues”
Ross Edwards, Assistant manager, Feed Grains, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Road (invited)

11:45 – 12:10 12:30 Wrap-up and final comments

PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person: Pam Dzick
(406) 785-3722 or pamd@ethanolmt.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIA CALLS EPAC FOR ETHANOL EXPERTISE
EPAC FIGHTS THE MYTH OF FOOD VS. FUEL

News media from across the nation have called to interview Shirley Ball, Executive Director of EPAC (Ethanol Producers And Consumers) about the daily debate that biofuels are responsible for rising food prices and contribute to the world food crisis. Ms. Ball was interviewed this week as an Ethanol expert by April Williams of CNN News, Paul Stastny of Oilfield Weekly Magazine, Calgary, Alberta and Montana’s own Kristie Pettis of Northern Broadcasting Systems Ag Network. EPAC is a non-profit educational organization that was formed over 19 years ago to support and promote Ethanol as a clean and renewable alternative energy. The surge of negative publicity that Ethanol and Biofuels have received with the rising cost of gasoline and food prices has prompted national organizations like EPAC to band together to fight the “myths” of unsupported allegations. EPAC is working daily with other national Ethanol advocate organizations to challenge with facts and research the negative and incorrect statements that are being made. Ms. Ball said today, “Ethanol and biofuels are being singled out for blame for the increased prices at the grocery stores and in the case of ethanol produced from corn, taking food off the table and out of the mouths of hungry people. When considering rising gas prices and therefore rising food prices, one must remember that the cost of importing oil is the basis for the costs of all products. Filling your gas tank with ethanol is actually keeping oil and gasoline prices lower than they might be, by $0.29 to $0.40. A Merrill Lynch analyst recently told the Wall Street Journal that "Oil and gasoline prices would be about 15% higher if biofuel producers weren't increasing their output” so Ethanol is actually helping to keep fuel and food prices from being even higher. One bushel of corn produces 2.7 gallons of Ethanol in addition to several valuable co-products. Ethanol uses only the starch from the kernel, the fermentation process leaves behind all of the valuable nutrients, such as vitamins and protein, in the distillers grain (DG) co-product. The distillers grains are used to feed the livestock that enter the food chain, adding value to both the grain crop and the livestock. When the price for a bushel of corn and a bushel of wheat was low, there were still food shortages in the world; farmers deserve to get these higher prices that have been seen this past year for their commodities and again it is the price of imported oil, not Ethanol, that is contributing to the world food crisis.” She urged all interested consumers to go to the EPAC website, www.ethanolmt.org for additional and updated information about these and other relevant issues of Ethanol and Biofuels. “EPAC is a member and grant driven non-profit organization that depends on it’s constituency to further the education that is now so desperately needed” said Ball.
The 18th Annual EPAC Conference, July 20-22, Kalispell, MT, and Titled Ethanol: Food AND Fuel will address these issues and more. Additional speakers have been added to the conference roster: Kelly Davis, Director of Customer and Technical Services, Hawkeye Gold, Ames, IA and Matt Hartwig, Communications Director, Renewable Fuels Association. Topics for the conference include: Food AND Fuel, Proving the Point, 1978-2008; DDGS – More Than Meets the Eye; Corn DDG in the Human Diet; Beyond Grain – Cellulose Conversion; Flexible Fuel Vehicles and the California Fuel Standard; Ethanol Marketing and Consumer Polls; a panel on Biodiesel; “Beyond the “Square Box” in the Cornfield and more. Registration for the 18th Annual EPAC Conference, Food AND Fuel, is open to the public and registration forms and additional conference information is available at www.ethanolmt.org ,e-mail pamd@ethanolmt.org or call 406-785-3722.

EPAC is a national grass roots non-profit organization, founded in 1991, with the main office at Nashua, Montana. EPAC has members across the United States and in many foreign countries.
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Biofuels and their production have been the subject of recent media reports and studies
that raise serious and complex questions about the merits of these home-grown
alternative fuels and the viability of methods used to generate them. These issues are
crucial, given that the Energy Information Agency predicts global energy consumption
will grow nearly 60 percent by 2030. However, the alarmist tone of some of these reports
suggest that we should retreat from plans to use sustainably produced biofuels to aid the
transition to cleaner and more dependable energy solutions to meet our ever-growing
demand for electricity and transportation fuels. In our view this would be a tragic
mistake.
These claims only serve to entrench a fossil-fuel-based energy system that is not only
finite, but as a look at gas prices will attest, failing. The real question is not whether
current biofuel production will solve our transportation fuel needs, but rather: Will these
first-generation supplements, and in some cases alternatives to fossil fuels, move us in the
right direction? Will they take us to newer home-grown fuels that are cleaner, more
sustainable, more secure, and of greater benefit to the global economy? A look beyond
the alarmist claims shows evidence that biofuels produced the right way can provide
long-lasting economic and environmental advantages over fossil fuels. And they can be
produced without compromising our ability to meet food, feed and fiber needs.
Recent reports and media coverage suggest that biofuel production is a major contributor
to recent increases in food prices. Facts prove otherwise. Skyrocketing transportation fuel
and energy costs, along with erratic weather, increased demand and low stocks, and
speculator investments in grain commodity markets, are the more significant contributors
to the higher food costs around the globe.
Recent USDA studies have shown that for every dollar consumers spend on food, only 20
cents is attributable to the actual cost of the food product itself. The remaining 80 percent
is tied to increases in labor, energy, transportation, advertising, packaging and other
costs. These findings were affirmed by a recent Texas A&M study which concluded that
energy prices have been the largest single driver of higher food prices.
While the current food crisis is global in scope and requires immediate action, it is
inaccurate and misleading to assign primary responsibly to biofuel production. At the
same time that U.S. ethanol production was dramatically expanding, U.S. food and feed
grain exports actually were increasing. Another key fact to remember is that the current
global shortages of wheat and rice are not the result of biofuel production, as neither of
these commodities is used to produce biofuels.
A recent University of Tennessee study commissioned by 25x’25 concluded that the
United States has adequate land resources to secure 25 percent of its energy needs from
renewable sources by the year 2025 without compromising the ability of the agricultural
and forestry sectors to reliably produce safe and abundant food, feed and fiber at
reasonable prices.
With continued advancements in technology and significant shifts in cropping patterns,
U.S. farmers, ranchers and foresters can meet the 25x’25 energy goal. Continued yield
increases in major crops, strong contributions from the forestry sector, utilization of food
processing wastes, as well as the growth of over one hundred million acres of a dedicated
energy crop, like switchgrass, will all contribute toward meeting this goal.
In our view there is little danger, especially over the long run, that biofuel production will
impinge on food crop production. Feedstocks for the current generation of biofuels
consist primarily of varieties of corn and oilseeds that are not grown directly for human
consumption. American agriculture’s problem historically has been one of
overproduction, which is why the United States has had perennial crop surpluses.
Looking to the future, non-food crops and materials now considered waste will become
the primary feedstocks for biofuel production. Ongoing and growing research will
optimize cellulosic feedstocks, including energy crops such as switchgrass, hybrid
poplars and other prairie grasses, and residues such as corn stalks, wheat straw, forest
trimmings, sawdust, wood chips, yard waste, municipal solid waste and even animal
wastes. In addition, many experts believe new demand for biofuels can ease world hunger
by attracting investment that supports agricultural improvements, which will benefit food
production and reduce poverty conditions around the world.
Arguments that using land to grow biofuel feedstocks leads to the destruction of forests,
wetlands and grasslands that store enormous amounts of carbon, leading to greater
greenhouse gas emissions, ignore the reality that ever increasing worldwide demand for
food and fiber by a growing and increasingly affluent population is the primary cause of
land-use change in these regions. Simply eliminating biofuels will not stop land use
changes from occurring, and in countries like Haiti that have already lost their forests,
biofuel feedstock production could help reestablish forests and offer more affordable and
sustainable energy options.
Produced the right way, biofuels provide a much-needed and environmentally sound
alternative to petroleum fuels. As demand for liquid fuels continues to grow, petroleum
resources continue to diminish. Efforts to develop new sources of oil from the Alberta tar
sands in Canada is producing what environmentalists say is three times the level of
greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional extraction. Meanwhile,
University of Nebraska researchers say a five-year study shows switchgrass can produce
540 percent more energy than that required to grow, harvest and turn it into cellulosic
ethanol.
In addition, conservation tillage and other agriculture and forestry residue management
techniques used to produce biofuel feedstocks can provide a constant buildup of soil
organic carbon leading to improvements in soil and water quality. Ohio State University
researchers have concluded that the total potential of carbon sequestration in U.S. soils,
counting croplands, grazing lands and woodlands, is nearly 600 million metric tons of
carbon, or the equivalent of more than 2,200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide
emissions—about 33 percent of total U.S. emissions.
Another underreported fact is that ethanol is actually lowering the price of transportation
fuels for consumers. According to recent price reports by Axxis Petroleum and the Oil
Price Information Service, ethanol for blending is selling for as much as 10 to 35 cents
lower than gasoline, depending on the market. Francisco Blanch, an analyst at Merrill
Lynch, recently reported that oil prices would be 15 percent higher without biofuels
production.
In considering the role biofuels will play in America’s energy future, one must remember
that our current corn ethanol platform is the foundation for a second generation of viable
and affordable biofuels—one that will provide significant economic and environmental
returns. Are today’s biofuels the perfect solution to our transportation fuel challenges?
Certainly not. What they do represent is a pathway to ever-improving feedstocks and
conversion technologies that will bring about increased income and employment for all
economies, an improved environment and greater national security.
Meeting our nation’s growing demand for energy will require a wide array of resources
including renewable sources like wind energy, solar power, geothermal energy,
hydropower, biomass and biofuels. Increasing the percentage of our energy that comes
from renewable sources is a distinctly better course for national security, the environment
and our health. Biofuels are currently our only option for renewable liquid transportation
fuel. It's time for policymakers and those who attempt to influence them to look at
biofuels in a measured and comprehensive manner, recognizing that while not perfect,
they provide a critical pathway to a sustainable, cleaner and more secure energy future.
i 25x’25 is a diverse alliance of agricultural, forestry, environmental, conservation and other organizations
and businesses that are working collaboratively to advance the goal of securing 25 percent of the nation’s
energy needs from renewable sources by the year 2025. 25x’25 is led by a national steering committee
composed of volunteer leaders. The 25x’25 goal has been endorsed by nearly 700 partners, 29 Governors,
15 state legislatures and the U.S. Congress through HR6 which was signed into law by President Bush on
December 19, 2007.

Increasing Food Prices:
It’s all about oil, speculation, drought and worldwide demand

At a press conference today, leaders from farm and ethanol groups pointed to skyrocketing oil prices, hedge fund commodity speculators, growing worldwide demand for grain and severe droughts as the major factors underlying rising food prices. They also pointed to the expansion of biofuels as preventing even higher oil prices. The groups cited Merrill Lynch analyst Francisco Blanch’s estimate that oil and gasoline prices would be about 15% higher, or $4.14 a gallon at today’s prices, if biofuel producers weren't increasing their output.

“A complex set of factors are at work helping to drive food prices higher around the world,” said former Secretary of Agriculture John Block. “Singling out biofuels like ethanol for all or even the majority of the blame misses the boat. Ethanol production and use is helping to keep oil and gasoline prices lower than they might otherwise be and preventing the situation from getting worse (audio link). We must maintain the focus needed to address our reliance of foreign oil and not fall victim to the blame game. Biofuel production not only makes our nation more energy secure, but helps provide the market incentives necessary to drive innovation in agriculture around the world.”

The primary factors contributing to rising food prices include skyrocketing oil prices, surging global demand for grain and meat from nations like China and India, hedge fund speculation on commodity markets, droughts in Australia and elsewhere, a weak dollar encouraging exports, and agricultural policies around the world that have limited the productivity of farmers from Europe to Asia.

“Making corn ethanol the scapegoat for the high price of food is unwarranted,”(pdf) said National Corn Growers Association CEO Rick Tolman. “Efforts should be made to look into the $128 billion profits of the oil industry. To put things into perspective, in 1999 a barrel of oil cost $10, compared to $120 today. Consumers lose when the oil industry plays a cat and mouse game with the American people. Truth be told, Americans are actually saving $69 billion each year at the pump thanks to biofuels.”

“I find it ironic that efforts to reduce our dependence on oil are being blamed for increased food costs when, in fact, record high oil prices are playing a far greater role in increasing grocery prices than ethanol production. America's farmers and ranchers have been feeding the world for more than 200 years and will continue to provide safe (pdf), high quality products while, at the same time, playing a significant part in reducing our addiction to oil,” said National Farmers Union President Tom Buis.

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, “…a 10 percent gain in energy prices could contribute 5.2 percent to retail food prices.”(pdf) Since January, the price of oil is up approximately 30 percent.

Likewise, a recent study from Texas A&M University requested by Texas Governor Rick Perry concluded, “The underlying force driving changes in the agricultural industry, along with the economy as a whole, is overall higher energy costs, evidenced by $100 per barrel oil.”(pdf)

Similarly, an analysis conducted last June before the recent escalation in oil prices, notes, “Increases in energy prices for example exert a greater impact on food prices than does the price of corn. A 33 percent increase in crude oil prices – which translates into a $1.00 per gallon increase in the price of conventional regular gasoline – results in a 0.6 percent to 0.9 percent increase in the CPI for food while an equivalent increase in corn prices ($1.00 per bushel) would cause the CPI for food to increase only 0.3 percent.”(pdf)

“Without question, the common denominator underlying all of the crises affecting the globe today is the skyrocketing price of oil,” said Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen. “With OPEC projections for oil soon reaching $200 per barrel, attempts to jettison the still-growing biofuels industry because of misplaced blame would relegate America and the world to more of the same. HYPERLINK "http://campaign-archive.com/archive.phtml?cid=SkPPB33esK" The fact is ethanol is helping reduce prices at the pump and keeping oil and gasoline prices lower than they might otherwise be. Considering the integral role oil plays in every part of the food production chain, forsaking ethanol would send both food and fuel prices still higher.”

The Center for Agriculture and Rural Development at Iowa State University estimates that the growth in ethanol production and use has caused gasoline prices to be $0.29 to $0.40 lower than they might otherwise have been.(pdf)

Matt Hartwig
Renewable Fuels Association
202-289-3835

Mailing address:
Renewable Fuels Association
One Massachusetts Ave NW
Suite 820
Washington, DC 20001

Copyright (C) 2008 Renewable Fuels Association All rights reserved.

Topics Include:
- Use of biofuels for the consumer
- Use of biofuels in business
- Availability of biofuels
- Auto & Implement warranties
- Renewable Fuel Standards
- MSU Northern Biodiesel Certification Lab

This workshop is made possible with funds provided by a USDOL WIRED grant from the Montana Department of Commerce in conjunction with Montana Department of Labor.

Contact EPAC at 406-785-3722 or e-mail epac@ethanolmt.org for further information.

Kalispell is home to museums, golf courses, great fishing sites, and a ton of festivals and events throughout the summer. Surrounded by high peaks and crystal clear lakes, Kalispell sits at 2,959 feet and is known for having a relatively mild climate. Thompson Chain of Lakes is a recreation area dedicated just to fishing enthusiasts, a great place to escape to the quiet and peace that make fishing enjoyable. Woodland City Park has walking trails and fantastic picnic areas. Check the community calendars at www.kalispellchamber.com before you visit.

Glacier National Park sits just 31 miles to the north. The park is named appropriately after the peaks, valleys, and ridges all formed by glacier, and 50 glaciers can still be visited today. You will find many opportunities to spot wildlife like deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, grizzlies, black bear, and wolves. The park is unusual because it has joined with Canadian Waterton Park to create Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. These parks ignore political boundaries and welcome visitors to explore both parks freely. There are three visitor centers, Apgar, Logan Pass, and St. Mary's, that are great places to stop to ask for trail suggestions and conditions. Glacier is home to over 700 miles of trail as well as one of the most scenic and exciting drives in the country. Going-to-the-Sun Road climbs 3,000 feet and is 52 miles long. Open from June through October, it is a great way to see panoramic views of the park and the continental divide.

Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in the west. Flathead Lake State Park consists of six smaller parks scattered around the water's edge. All parks, except Wild Horse Island, have great spots to camp, fabulous views of the lake's pristine waters, and many hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The lake is a great place to enjoy any water sport. Canoe and kayak along the lakes edge or swim and fish in some of the calm holes. Sailboats and motor boats are available for rent at the marinas and boat launches.

Check out all that Kalispell has to offer at: www.gonorthwest.com/montana/northwest/kalispell/kalispell.htm or
www.fcvb.org

How to get to Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell, Montana:

Glacier International Airport is served by several airlines including Delta, Horizon, Northwest, and United. The airport is located ten miles north of the hotel. Please contact Hilton Garden Inn at 406-756-4500 for information regarding transportation to and from the airport.

Visit www.mttravel.com for airline information about Montana.

The Glacier International Airport is located ten miles north of the resort. Arrivals and departures daily are provided by the following airlines:

• Northwest - 800-225-2525
• Delta - 800-221-1212•
• Horizon/Alaska – 800-547-9308
• United/United Express – 900-864-8331

Amtrak: 800-872-7245 or 406-862-2268
Bus: Rimrock Bus Service – 406-755-4011; Eagle Transportation (local service) – 406-758-5728
Car Rentals: Avis- 800-331-1212 or 406-257-2727
Budget – 800-248-7604 or 406-862-8170
Hertz – 800-654-3131 or 406-863-1200
National – 800-227-7368 or 406-257-7144
Alamo – 800-462-5266 or 406-257-7144
(All rental car facilities are located in Glacier Park International Airport Terminal

• Airport Shuttle Service – 406-752-2842
• Flathead Glacier Transportation (Airport Service) 800-829-7039 or 406-892-3390

Driving Directions to Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell is located seven miles northwest of Flathead Lake and 31 miles southwest of Glacier National Park. Kalispell is intersected by US 2 and US 93 and lies 7 miles from Glacier International Airport. Interstate 90 is the city’s closest interstate and is approximately 100 miles south of the city. From West Glacier – turn right onto Hwy 2 and proceed 18.9 miles. Turn left onto US 2W for 13 miles. Turn left onto main street 1.6 miles. Hotel is on the right. From I-90, take US 93N toward Kalispell and proceed 110 miles north. Hotel is on the left at 1840 US Hwy 93 S in Kalispell. From Glacier Park international Airport – turn right onto HWY 2 and proceed 8.3 miles to main street, turn left and proceed 1.6 miles to hotel.

Fun Activities at the 18th Annual EPAC Conference
July 20-22, 2008

Make plans now to attend the 18th annual EPAC conference “Ethanol: Fuel AND Food” to be held July 20-22, 2008 in Kalispell, Montana. Those who arrive early will be able to take part in the Sunday pre-conference activities:

“Going to the Sun Park Tour” Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Includes riding the Jammer bus with narrator through Glacier National Park. Includes transportation to and from Park, Park Entrance fee and refreshments. Space is Limited.

$78 - before May 9th
$84 - May 10 thru June 30
$90 - After July 1 and on-site

Area Activities include:
Horseback Riding, Fishing, Biking, Hiking, Swimming, Golf, Boating, Rafting, Museums, Shopping,……EXPLORE the greater Kalispell area.
www.gonorthwest.com/montana/northwest/kalispell/kalispell/htm
or www.fcvb.org or call EPAC at 406-785-3372 to help make arrangements

Monday Evening all guests are can choose the optional dinner trip to the
Lonesome Dove Guest Ranch
(Includes transportation to Lonesome Dove Guest Ranch, BBQ, beverages and entertainment. Last day to register for this is July 7.)

$55 – before May 9th
$65 – May 10 thru June 30
$75 – After July 1-7th

In addition to these fun activities, the conference will provide opportunities to network and visit with leading authorities in the field of biofuels. Reserve your spot now and plan to join EPAC members and friends in beautiful Kalispell for this fun and informative conference.

WANT TO GO FISHING??

Fish Key: BT=Bull Trout; LWF=Lake Whitefish; KOK=Kokanee; LMB=Large Mouth Bass; MWF=Mountain Whitefish; NP=Northern Pike;
RB=Rainbow Trout; WCT=Westslope Cutthroat; LT=Lake Trout (Mackinaw); YP=Yellow Perch; SF=Sunfish; EBT=Eastern Brook Trout

1. Flathead Lake LT, LWF, YP Year-round
There are a number of state parks and fishing access sites as
well as private marinas, all accessible from Highways 93 or
35. Somers, Woods Bay, Bigfork and Walstad accesses, and
the five state parks have boat launches. There is a small fee
at the state parks for day use or camping. Many are handicapped
accessible. A tribal fishing permit is required for the
southern half of Flathead Lake.

2. Swan Lake KOK, RB, WCT, BT, NP, YP May-October
Drive southeast from Kalispell on the Swan Highway (83).
Swan Lake has a good boat launch with a small day use fee.
Little shore fishing access. Ice fishing is not recommended.

3. Lake Mary Ronan RB, WCT, KOK, LMB, YP Year-round
Drive south on Highway 93 from Kalispell to Dayton. Turn
at the blinking light (there is a sign to Lake Mary Ronan).
Launch at the state park and several private marinas. Boating
and floating are good. Limited shore access. Ice fishing is good.
Take note of special regulations for this lake.

4. Little Bitterroot Lake KOK, RT May-August and January-March
Drive west on Highway 2 toward Marion. Turn north on
FSR 538 and drive six miles to the lake. Boat launching can
be difficult. The best access is the county ramp (not marked)
in the northwest corner of the lake. Good ice fishing. Limited
shore access.

5. Whitefish Lake LT, LWF, WCT, NP January-February and May-September
Take Highway 93 north of Whitefish. Just past Whitefish Golf
Course, turn north at lake access sign. The state park and city
beach have boat ramps, but there is limited shore access. Ice
fishing can be excellent, but is sometimes dangerous - watch
conditions carefully.

6. Beaver/Little Beaver Lakes (five lakes) RB, KOK, WCT April-May and late December-March
Off Highway 93 six miles north of Whitefish turn north
onto Beaver Lake Rd. at milepost 135. Follow signs to lake.
Maintained gravel road. These lakes have good floating, good
shoreline access and ice fishing. Recommended for children and
inexperienced anglers. Carry-on boats only at most lakes.

7. Lion Lake RB, WCT Year-round
From Highway 2 turn onto Hungry Horse Dam Road (FSR
895). Lake is about 3 miles from Hungry Horse. This lake
is handicapped accessible, has good shoreline access and is
suitable for children and inexperienced anglers. Carry-on
boats are recommended. Ice fishing is good.

8. Echo Lake LMB, NP, YP, SF April-June and September-October
Take Hwy 83 five miles north and east of Bigfork. Turn
north on Echo Lake Road. Launch at county ramp at Echo
Lake Marina. There is limited parking, poor shore access.
Echo Lake is one of the best lakes for largemouth bass.

9. Smith Lake YP, NP December-January and August-October
The lake is ten miles west of Kalispell on Highway 2 (Follow
signs to fishing access). There is a gravel ramp, handicapped
access with dock and limited shore fishing. The lake is good
for children and inexperienced anglers. It has good
ice fishing.

10. South Fork of the Flathead WCT, MWF Late June-September
From Martin City, take FSR 38 to Spotted Bear (55 miles of
maintained gravel road). Fishing is good in any water above
the reservoir. Good floating below the Meadow Creek Gorge.
A recommended float is from Harrison Creek to Spotted
Bear. There are special regulations for the area. Inquire at
the Spotted Bear Ranger Station.

11. North Fork of the Flathead WCT, MWF Late June-September
From Columbia Falls, take the North Fork Road (FSR 486).
There is good shore access and floating from Polebridge to
Glacier Rim. Obtain a forest service float map at Glacier
View Ranger Station in Columbia Falls as there are some
river hazards.

12. Main Flathead River WCT, MWF, RB, LWF, LT Late June-October
There is good fishing and floating on the river from Columbia
Falls to Kalispell. Shore and floater access is good at Teakettle
(one mile east of Columbia Falls on Hwy 2), Presentine (6 miles
north of Kalispell on Hwy 2 near Glacier Park International
Airport), and Old Steel Bridge (one mile east of Kalispell on
Conrad Drive) accesses.

13. Swan River WCT, RB Late June-September
Drive south from Bigfork on Highway 83. Turn on FSR 888
to Salmon Prairie. Float from Salmon Prairie to Pt. Pleasant.
This is an excellent, but difficult, float (log jams) recommended
only for experienced floaters or with guides. There is poor
stream access and difficult wading.

14. Thompson River RB, EBT May-October
Fifty miles west of Kalispell on Highway 2, turn south on
Thompson River Road. The road parallels the stream for
45 miles. It's a small river, not good for floating, but with
good shore access. Recommended for children and
inexperienced anglers.
18th Annual EPAC Conference "Ethanol: Fuel AND Food" Kalispell, Montana
July 20-22, 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person: Pam Dzick
(406) 785-3722 or pamd@ethanolmt.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS ADDED TO 18TH ANNUAL EPAC CONFERENCE
“ETHANOL: FUEL AND FOOD”

Additional speakers have been added to the 18th Annual EPAC Conference “Ethanol: Fuel AND Food” to be held in Kalispell, July 20-22nd , Shirley Ball, Executive Director of Ethanol Producers And Consumers (EPAC), Nashua, MT announced today. Joining the authoritative agenda and their topics are: Rajat Sethi, Texas A&M Health Science Center “Role of DDG in the Prevention, Management and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease”; Mary Beth Stanek, Director for Environment and Energy, General Motors “Flexible Fuel Vehicles and the California Fuel Standard” and Robert White, Director of Operations, EPIC, “Ethanol Marketing and Consumer Polls”. Gregory D. Kegel, Dean, College of Technical Sciences, MSU-Northern, Joe Jobe, Director, National Biodiesel Board and Howard Haines, Bioenergy Program Manager, Montana Department of Environmental Quality have agreed to conduct the “Biodiesel Panel” discussion session. These national experts join the agenda with Kurt Rosentrater, Lead Scientist, Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineer; Gordon Quaiattini, President, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association; EPAC Board member and President KATZEN International Phil Madson; Dave Vander Griend, President/CEO ICM, Inc.; David B. Levine, Associate Professor, Department of Biosystem Engineering, University of Manitoba, and John Urbanchuk, Director, LECG, LLC.
“The 2008 conference speakers that will bring their expertise to our 18th annual conference represent a wide range of knowledge in the renewable fuels industry. Areas represented include construction and engineering companies, support associations, transportation interests, research institutes and co-product studies. EPAC has been educating and promoting the issue of Food AND Fuel as opposed to Food VERSUS Fuel since 1991 and we are very excited by the recent research and studies using Distiller Grains that will be shared at this year’s conference” said Ball. “Each year the annual EPAC conference provides the very latest information about the ethanol and biodiesel industry and continues the discussion of the essential roles of agriculture, industry and the environment in the ethanol and biodiesel industry.”
Registration for the 18th Annual EPAC Conference, Food AND Fuel, is open to the public and registration forms and additional conference information is available at www.ethanolmt.org ,
e-mail pamd@ethanolmt.org or call 406-785-3722.

EPAC is a national grass roots non-profit organization, founded in 1991, with the main office at Nashua, Montana. EPAC has members across the United States and in many foreign countries.
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Students who have conducted projects relating to Ethanol or other biofuels are invited to submit a summary of that project to EPAC (Ethanol Producers And Consumers) for consideration for the "Spirit of Ethanol" award. EPAC is a non-profit, grass roots organization involved in educating about Ethanol fuel. Organized in 1991, EPAC offers the competition each year to a student who has completed a project about Biofuels. Sponsor of the award is R.J. O'Brien.

The project is self determined, and could be an essay or hands on project on the production or use of ethanol or biodiesel. It could deal with crops that can be processed to biofuels, the value of distillers grain co-products or it could also be about fuel performance. Students who have completed any project associated with biofuels in the past year are invited to apply. The project could have been done for school, 4-H, FFA or other youth groups. Please tell in a maximum of two pages, the nature of the project, the results, and why a project on biofuels was chosen. Identify the teacher or leader of the group. On another page, include any awards won by the student in other competitions. If the project was recognized by media, include that information. Entries are due by May 18, 2008. Be sure to include complete contact information.

The EPAC Board of Directors will review the entries and choose a student to receive the "Spirit of Ethanol" award. The award consists of a plaque and $100.00 in cash and full registration with lodging at the EPAC conference. In addition, a parent or leader will be offered a free registration to the 18th Annual EPAC conference that will be held July 20-22, 2008 in Kalispell, Montana. Applications can be returned to the EPAC office at 172 Ball Road, Nashua, Montana or by email to epac@ethanolmt.org or pamd@ethanolmt.org.

The popular one and half day conference attracts an international audience. The 2008 conference titled "Ethanol:Food AND Fuel", will feature speakers who are knowledgeable in feedstocks, processing methods, financing facilities, fuel performance and other biofuels issues. There is also a trade show pertinent to the industry. Please call 406-785-3722 or visit EPAC's web site at www.ethanolmt.org for more information about the competition or the conference.

Phil Madson has served as President of KATZEN International Inc. since 1993. KATZEN International is a consulting engineering firm organized to provide efficient economical and technical engineering services for the chemical and biochemical industry. Technology developed exclusively by KATZEN has enabled companies to apply highly efficient, low-energy, low pollution techniques to a broad range of projects in over 25 countries and are renowned for the efficiency of their ethanol separation and distillation technology. Madson's focus throughout his tenure as President has been the research and development, design and execution of advanced technology for the ethanol and related industries world-wide. Madson has a B.S. and M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University and is a registered Professional Engineer.

"EPAC is fortunate that Phil Madson has agreed to fill-out the remainder of the term left vacant by Jim Redding. Phil has been one of the technical pioneers in the ethanol industry and the caliber of expertise he brings to the Board of Directors is invaluable." said Ball.

Madson joins current Board of Director members: Tim Babcock, First Vice President, former Montana Governor, Gary Schaff, Second Vice President, Vo-Ag teacher, Sidney, MT; Linda Nielsen, Secretary/Treasurer, Owner/Operator Glasgow Livestock Sales, Glasgow, MT; Russ Montgomery, President of REDDI, Regional Economic Development District Initiative, Harrisburg, PA; Julie Ward, Risk Management Officer, R.J. O'Brien, Runnells, IA Michelle Kautz, Department Director NEVC, National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, Jefferson City, MO; Mike Allen, M&L Partners, Helena, MT; Stan Ozark, News/Sports Director, KLTZ/KLAN Radio, Glasgow, MT; Dan Schwartzkopf, Field Representative, ICM, Inc., Colwich, KS; Matt Wilson, Bellingham, WA and Tom Kyzer, TK & Associates, Billings, MT.

Rosentrater recently completed a study, “Developing Human Food Applications for Corn-Based DDGS (Distiller’s Dried Grains Solubles)” in cooperation with South Dakota State University. The study used food grade DDG (Distiller Dried Grains) processed into a DDG flour product to make consumable breads and cookies.

Gordon Quaiattini was named president of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association in September of 2007. In a recent interview with BIODIESEL Magazine Quaiattini was asked about the food-versus-fuel debate and its impact on animal feed costs. “The so-called food-versus-fuel debate is one where the facts do not seem to matter as they are seldom reported in the media. The facts are that only a small amount of grain costs exist within the retail price of food, and distiller grains is an important coproduct of ethanol production and a valuable high-protein livestock feed.”

Rosentrater and Quaiattini join Phil Madson, President KATZEN International, Cincinnati, Ohio, professional engineer and co-founder of the annual World Ethanol Conference; Dave Vander Griend, President/CEO ICM, Inc., world –leading ethanol plant building company, Colwich, Kansas; David B. Levine, Associate Professor, Department of Biosystem Engineering, University of Manitoba, member of the Husky Energy NSERC biofuels research team endeavoring to enhance ethanol and H2 production from wheat starch or cellulosic agricultural residues and John Urbanchuk, Director, LECG, LLC, Wayne, Pennsylvania, expert economic analyst of agricultural and renewable fuels policy issues.

“The 2008 conference speakers represent a wide range of expertise in the renewable fuels industry including construction and engineering companies, support associations, transportation interests, research institutes and co-product studies. EPAC has been educating and promoting the issue of Food AND Fuel as opposed to Food VERSUS Fuel since 1991. We are very excited by the recent research and studies using Distiller Grains that will be shared at this year’s conference” said Ball. “The conference provides the latest information about the ethanol and biodiesel industry, and allows for valuable networking among the attendees.” Ms. Ball noted that the conference continues the discussion of the essential roles of agriculture, industry and the environment in the ethanol and biodiesel industry.”

Registration for the 18th Annual EPAC Conference, Food AND Fuel, is open to the public and registration forms and additional conference information is available at on this website; or you may e-mail pamd@ethanolmt.org or call 406-785-3722.

EPAC is a national grass roots non-profit organization, founded in 1991, with the main office at Nashua, Montana. EPAC has members across the United States and in many foreign countries.

Our registration form is now available for download at http://www.ethanolmt.org/images/2008confreg.pdf.

Make plans to attend the 18th Annual EPAC (Ethanol Producers And Consumers) Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell, MT, July 20-22, 2008. This information-packed conference will include topics such as the issues surround Fuel AND Food, Fuel Performance: E85 & Biodiesel and New Technologies including Cellulosic Ethanol. International Ethanol industry leaders will be this year's conference speakers:
Phil Madson - KATZEN International, Cincinnati, OH
Dave Vander Griend - President/CEO ICM, Inc., Colwich, KS
David B. Levine - Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Biosystem Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
John Urbanchuk, LECG, LLC, Wayne, PA
Kurt A. Rosentrater, Lead Scientist Bioprocess Engineer, USDA-ARS, Brookings SD
Other speakers continue to be added to the conference agenda.

Individuals who should attend are: Biofuel Producers, current and future; Industry Financial Institutions/Investors; Industry Consultants; Fuel Marketers; Government and Academia; Transit/Fleet Managers; Media; Fuel Marketers; Research and Development Institutions; Energy And Environmental Organizations; Ag Producers.

The three day conference will include optional activities; "Going to the Sun Bus Tour" a tour on the Jammer bus into Glacier Park, available on Sunday prior to the opening reception and a trip to the Lonesome Dove Guest Ranch for a tour and BBQ on Monday evening.

For hotel accommodations contact Hilton Garden Inn at 877-782-9444 or direct at 406-956-4500 for room reservations. Rooms start at $139. The overflow hotel is The Outlaw Inn at $109.99 per room; call direct 406-756-8160.

For more information contact EPAC at 406-785-3722 or e-mail pamd@ethanolmt.org.

Download your registration form here or call to have one mailed to your address.

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