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Grow Your Ag Gallons with PERC's
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s spring arrives, propane marketers have a 2. The Propane Landscape Demonstration Program
strong story to tell in landscaping and agricul- The Propane Landscape Demonstration Pro-
ture. Propane-powered mowers and utility ve- gram provides top-tier lawncare companies and golf
Ahicles help golf courses and lawn care crews course superintendents the opportunity to test-drive
meet demand for clean, reliable energy. In the field, the latest propane technology in their own day-to-day
farmers are using flame weeding and soil steaming for operations.
pre-planting, and as summer approaches, irrigation
will drive gallon consumption while producers begin Through this program, PERC coordinates 10-
pre-filling tanks for grain drying. day equipment trials, often featuring John Deere ma-
chinery like the ProGator utility vehicle or zero-turn
Help grow demand by promoting mowers.
This "try before you buy" approach allows
PERC’s research and demonstration crews to experience the benefits of propane—such as
programs, including 10-day trials of reduced noise levels and lower emissions—without
John Deere equipment, incentives any initial financial commitment. It is an ideal tool for
for irrigation dealers, and savings of marketers looking to convert large-scale landscape
fleets or country clubs that are sensitive to ear-
up to $10,000 for farmers looking to ly-morning engine noise.
install propane equipment. 3. The Propane Irrigation Engine Demonstration

Program
To support these efforts, the Propane Educa-
tion & Research Council (PERC) offers three distinct Irrigation remains one of the largest growth
programs designed to reduce the barrier to entry for opportunities for propane in the agricultural market.
end-users while gathering valuable real-world data on To accelerate this transition, PERC has developed a
propane’s performance. program specifically targeting the irrigation sector,
including a unique program for dealers who sell this
1. The Propane Farm Research Program (PFRP) equipment.

The flagship Propane Farm Research Program Propane irrigation engines offer a significant
is designed to help producers adopt new propane reduction in fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions
technologies while providing PERC with essential compared to diesel, while providing the reliability
performance data. Through this program, farmers farmers need during the peak growing season.
can receive an incentive of up to $10,000 toward the
purchase of qualifying propane-powered equipment. How You Can Help
In exchange for the incentive, participants These programs are most effective when you
agree to share their experience and equipment per- act as the bridge between PERC and the end user.
formance data with PERC. This data helps the industry By promoting these incentives, you can offer your
better understand how propane performs in diverse customers a way to upgrade their operations while
agricultural environments. lowering their capital expenditure.
This includes a wide range of applications Whether it is a $10,000 research incentive
such as irrigation engines, building heat for livestock for a farmer or a 10-day trial for a local landscaper,
confinement, water heating, and advanced technolo- these initiatives provide the perfect opening to start a
gies like weed flaming and soil steaming. conversation about the long-term value of propane.■

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