The AgSTAR program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Energy. It promotes the use of biogas recovery programs to reduce methane emissions from animal waste. Not only does it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it can also provide other social, environmental, agricultural and economic benefits.

Benefits for Homeowners

The AgSTAR program can be useful for homeowners with animals. Homeowners can generate renewable energy and other useful resources from animal waste by using anaerobic digestion and biogas recovery systems. This causes lower electricity, gas and oil bills, income from manure by-products, and reduced waste management costs.

Criteria for Joining

• Own livestock and manage livestock waste.
• Interested in reducing methane emissions from animal waste.
• Looking to generate renewable energy and other useful resources from manure.
• Willing to invest in anaerobic digestion and biogas recovery systems

How to Get Involved

Homeowners can join the AgSTAR Partner Program, which supports the anaerobic digester project: design, operation, and long-term success. The program provides technical assistance, planning advice, and guidance. There are also opportunities to network with other stakeholders and vendors.

Why the Program is Needed

The AgSTAR program helps reduce methane emissions, a greenhouse gas, from livestock waste. By promoting the use of biogas recovery systems, the program helps in the fight against climate change. Additionally, it makes the livestock industry more sustainable and efficient.