Biodiesel plays a vital role in supporting Minnesota’s economy, as well as cutting emissions and allowing Minnesotans to breathe clean and healthy air. For more than 15 years, biodiesel supporters have followed through on their commitment toward promoting a cleaner fuel by participating in the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association’s (MSGA) Biodiesel Open.
This year’s Biodiesel Open tees off Monday, Aug. 19 at the Crow River Golf Club in Hutchinson. Registration for the event has been extended to Thurs., Aug. 15.
“This is a very fun event that brings together farmers and industry folks for opportunities to network and learn about what’s going on in the soybean industry and more importantly learn about the things that MSGA is fighting for,” said MSGA President Darin Johnson.
MSGA advocates for biodiesel in St. Paul and Washington, D.C., and continues fighting for farmers by joining a lawsuit challenging the state of Minnesota’s adoption of California’s zero-emission vehicle mandate, along with ensuring biofuels are included in the growing sustainable aviation fuel market. The biodiesel industry is important to Minnesota soybean farmers and the state’s economy overall by contributing contributing nearly $1.7 billion toward the state’s economy and supporting more than 5,000 jobs. In addition, biodiesel boosts demand for soy by 13 percent. A proven environmental winner, biodiesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50 percent.
“The Biodiesel Open is one of those days that I move heaven and earth to try not to miss,” said Jackson farmer Chris Hill, a director with MSGA and the American Soybean Association. “Everyone in the industry looks forward to coming together and talking about their trials and triumphs. It’s a good return on my investment in MSGA.”
Proceeds from the Biodiesel Open support MSGA’s advocacy efforts in St. Paul and Washington, D.C.
“From a carbon footprint standpoint, biodiesel is already playing a major role in reducing our carbon intensity score, but we need to make sure everybody else sees it that way as well,” said Johnson, who farms in Wells. “Minnesota has always been a leader in the biodiesel industry, and it’s MSGA’s job, with your support, to keep it that way.”
The registration fee for the Biodiesel Open is $130 per person or $500 per team. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner and drink tickets. Sponsorship opportunities are also available by contacting Erin Rossow at erin.rossow@agmgmtsolutions.com.
Register or sponsor the event today at msga.memberclicks.net/msgagolf24#!/
Date
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
Location
Crow River Golf Club
915 Colorado St.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Cost to golf
$130 per golfer/$500 per 4-person team
Registration deadline: Thursday, Aug. 15
Schedule
11 a.m. Registration
12 p.m. Shotgun start
5 p.m. Dinner
