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Meet an Operator

Read these testimonials from people who operate anaerobic digesters throughout the United States. Each one highlights first-hand experiences with the benefits and challenges of operating digesters.

Mac Farms, Inc.John McLean
Campbellsville, Kentucky
Meet John McLean, Owner & Director of Mac Farms

Anaerobic Digester Type:
Complete Mix and Covered Lagoon

Operating Since:
2014


Meet an operator - Brian LangolfAllen Farms
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Meet Brian Langolf, Director of Biogas Systems and Research Development, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Anaerobic Digester Type:
Mixed Plug Flow

Operating Since:
April 2015


Photo of the anaerobic digester operator, Dennis BrubakerIdeal Family Farms, LLC.
Beavertown, Pennsylvania
Meet Dennis Burbaker, Member/Partner

Anaerobic Digester Type:
Complete Mix

Operating Since:
July 2011


Photo of the anaerobic digester operators, Steve and Brett ReinfordReinford Farms, Inc.
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Meet Steve Reinford, Owner

Anaerobic Digester Type:
Complete Mix

Operating Since:
February 2008


Photo of the anaerobic digester operator, Alex RinglerRenergy
Marengo, Ohio
Meet Alex Ringler, CEO

Anaerobic Digester Type:
Complete Mix

Operating Since:
Spring 2013


Photo of the anaerobic digester operators, Billy Storms and Don BrittStorms Farm
Blandeboro, North Carolina
Meet Billy Storms, Owner/Operator & Don Britt, Operator

Anaerobic Digester Type:
Farm-Scale; Mixed Plug Flow

Operating Since:
October 2013