I am a math and science teacher, and I have been reading about the trials growing miscanthus as a biofuel.

Besides being a teacher, I have an Agricultural Economics degree and worked at the UC Davis Agricultural Extension office many years ago. I also have a number of acres available in a climate that sounds like it would be conducive to growing miscanthus or some of the other new biofuel plants being researched. I thought it would be interesting to participate if possible.

My questions: Are there any studies being conducted where individual growers are trying out these new plants? Is there any information for the individual grower on how to start planting them? Is there a role for small growers to get invovled in these studies?

Please let me know if you have any information. I would be interested in joining the effort if possible.

Thank you very much for your time,

Karen Lopilato