Triton High School Students Tour Al-Corn Clean Fuel

Burnsville, March 24 - Thirty-seven students from Triton High School's Integrated Science class visited Al-Corn Clean Fuel earlier today to learn about ethanol production.

During their visit, the students learned of the various different stages of ethanol production such as incoming grain grading and handling, fermentation, grain storage, ethanol storage and shipment, dried distillers grains production and shipment.

In addition, the students were briefed on the importance of Minnesota's ethanol industry.

"We were pleased to co-host students from Triton High School at our member plant, Al-Corn Clean Fuel. Through the tour, we were able to show students how a locally grown, renewable feedstock - corn - can be converted into clean energy and high-value co-products that strengthen rural economies, lower fuel costs for consumers, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance our nation's energy independence," said Brian Werner, executive director of the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels).

Today's tour was organized by MN Bio-Fuels.

Brian Felton, science instructor at Triton High School, accompanied his students for the tour.

"The field trip exposed students to career opportunities in our community. Making students aware of these opportunities after high school is an important step in assisting them in finding a future career. Not only do we want students to be successful, we also want to encourage them to stay in the area so that our communities remain strong and viable. In addition, these students had recently learned about alternative energy in their integrated science class. This experience allowed the students to see that what they are learning in the classroom has applications in the real world. We are fortunate to have had this field trip opportunity," he said.