Green Machine Expo at Land's Sake 2012

Gas prices are rising.  Air pollution is increasing.  What can we do?

More than 50% of our air pollution comes from vehicles and small engines.  Trucks, cars, tractors, ATVs,  lawn mowers.  Carbon monoxide and sulfur compounds are toxic.  Carbon dioxide is acidifying our water and contributing to climate change.  Particles in the exhaust blacken the lungs of humans and animals.  More people have asthma and respiratory problems than ever before.

Walking is better.  Push mowers are better.  Hike through the woods instead of driving an ATV or motorcycle.  Use a rake not a leaf blower.  Save money on gas.  Don’t buy machines you don’t really need.  Much better for your health and the health of all those around you.   Better for animals and forests. Doing things without machines makes you physically stronger and saves you money!

Sometimes machines are required.  All pollutants can be reduced if we buy more efficient products.  The less fuel that is used, the less pollution is produced the more money we save - on gas and health costs.

Land’s Sake 2012 is a free full day event on May 5 to bring you all kinds of information to save you money, improve your health and preserve these beautiful farms and land here in Floyd County.

There will be more than 35 presentations about farm, field, forest and energy with speakers, posters, brochures, information and conversation.  Topics from organic gardening and soil testing to bee keeping and hunter education will be discussed.

There will be a Green Machine Expo that will include small electric vehicles to use around the farm or just around town.  Cars, trucks and tractors that are designed to use less gasoline will be there for you to evaluate.  New 2012 technology as well as vehicles owned by local folks  can tell you how they like them.   A biofuel converted tractor will be displayed by the high school students who made it work.

So come to the Floyd County High School on May 5 from 9:30 AM till 3:00 PM.   Come for an hour or a day for this FREE community event sponsored by the Partnership for Floyd.  A full schedule of speakers and presenters are on board.   Email PartnershipForFloyd@gmail.com for more information.