St Paul's Humboldt High School Tours Al-Corn Clean Fuel

Claremont, Nov 13 - Thirty-five students from Humboldt High School in St Paul toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel here yesterday to learn about Minnesota's ethanol industry and the ethanol production process.

During the tour, the students learned about the various stages of the ethanol production process such as incoming grain grading and handling, fermentation, ethanol shipment, dried distillers grains production and shipment.

The tour was organized by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels). Al-Corn Clean Fuel is a member of MN Bio-Fuels.

"By offering these tours, students can have an inside look at how ethanol is made, learn about local career opportunities, and better understand how biofuels benefit Minnesotans by reducing pump prices, cutting emissions, strengthening rural economies, and advancing energy independence," said Brian Werner, executive director at MN Bio-Fuels.

The students that participated in the tour were from the school's Intro To Ag And Sustainable Food Production class.

Anna Parvi, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at Humboldt High School, accompanied the students during the tour.

"Our students learned more about a sustainable form of energy production and how this industry impacts Minnesota's economy and environment," she said.