September 12, 2011

Revving our engines for Husker Harvest Days

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The Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association are revving up their engines to share about the many benefits of ethanol at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, September 13-15, 2011.
On Wednesday and Thursday, September 14th and 15th the #33 American Ethanol Chevrolet will be on display. Just on Wednesday from 10:00 am - 12 noon, NASCAR Nationwide driver Kenny Wallace will be at the site talking about the unique relationship of American Ethanol, farmers, and stock car racing. Alson on Wednesday at 10:00 am, the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board will declare September as Renewable Fuels Awareness Month in Nebraska.

The theme around Nebraska Corn will be all about NASCAR, using ethanol and membership benefits. The Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Ethanol Board are partnering together to provide information for consumers about flex fuel vehicle education, ethanol education, and blender pumps. The Nebraska Corn Growers Association will be unveiling their new membership software. Displays and presentations will show farmers the new features that will help them continue to be advocates for the industry.

You can find the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association located in the Ag Commodities Building along Main Street. As always, don’t forget to stop by for a cold can of Coca-Cola sweetened with Corn Sugar.


SAVE ON FUEL! If you drive a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV), you can save big money during big events in Grand Island! Check your owner’s manual to see if you’re driving a FFV (tens of thousands of Nebraskans do!) If so, don’t miss this chance to save on ethanol-blended fuel for a limited time!
  • E20: Save 20¢ per gallon
  • E30: Save 30¢ per gallon
  • E85: Save 85¢ per gallon
Discounts available during these dates only
  • HUSKER HARVEST DAYS Tuesday, Sept. 13-Thursday, Sept. 15
Two Grand Island Locations
  • BOSSELMAN’S PUMP & PANTRY 1235 Allen Drive • Grand Island
  • AURORA COOPERATIVE “A” STOP 4155 E. Highway 30 • Grand Island

WAVE TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE!
Food, it's one of the hottest topics of conversation yet much of the talk doesn't include the people behind most food - America's farm families. CommonGround wants to change this and there is a movement to show your support for modern food production. We want consumers to understand and trust the people and the work behind their food.

At Husker Harvest Days, CommonGround volunteer farm spokeswomen will be at the Ag Commodities building and all around the grounds. They will be handing out free blue grocery bags and information to dispel the misconceptions about food production. You can help join the movement by getting your photo taken waving as if to say, "When you want to talk about food, talk to a farmer."

It's your chance to be heard! Learn more about CommonGround.


HUSKER HARVEST DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday, September 13:
  • Visit the Ag Commodities Building
    • Talk with farmers and CommonGround farm women
Wednesday, September 14:
  • Visit the Ag Commodities Building
    • Check out the NASCAR #33 American Ethanol Chevrolet car on display
    • Talk with farmers and CommonGround farm women
    • 10:00 am – Renewable Fuels Proclamation presentation
      • Gov. Heineman
      • Kenny Wallace, NASCAR Nationwide driver
      • Alan Tiemann, Nebraska Corn Board Chairman
      • Lisa Lunz, Nebraska Soybean Board Chairman
    • 10 am - 12 noon - Kenny Wallace will be in the Ag Commodities Building
      • Pictures and autographs with fans; answer questions about NASCAR, being a driver, American Ethanol, etc.
Thursday, September 15:
  • Visit the Ag Commodities Building
    • Check out the NASCAR #33 American Ethanol Chevrolet car on display
    • Talk with farmers and CommonGround farm women
For more on Husker Harvest Days, visit http://www.huskerharvestdays.com/!

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