WASHINGTON—February 13, 2025 – Patrick Serfass, Executive Director of the American Biogas Council, issued the following statement congratulating Brooke Rollins on her confirmation to become the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
“The American Biogas Council and its member companies congratulate Ms. Rollins on her confirmation, and we look forward to working with her to support farmers and rural communities in adding more biogas projects.
“Biogas operations in agriculture allow farmers to use animal waste as a resource, producing domestic energy that contributes to the Administration’s goal of energy dominance. They also provide American-made natural fertilizer that enhances crop yields and foods’ nutritive value. In addition, biogas projects deliver an important source of income for many farmers and bring economic growth to farming communities across the nation.
“The number of biogas projects in agriculture grew by 24% last year, and more than 8,000 additional farms could install biogas systems. The ABC is excited to continue its support of farmers as this sector grows and these facilities become an increasingly important part of farming operations.”
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About the American Biogas Council
The American Biogas Council is the voice of the U.S. biogas industry dedicated to maximizing carbon reduction and economic growth using biogas systems. We represent more than 400 companies in all parts of the biogas supply chain who are leading the way to a better future by maximizing all the positive environmental and economic impacts biogas systems offer when they recycle organic material into renewable energy and soil products. Learn more online at AmericanBiogasCouncil.org, X @ambiogascouncil, and LinkedIn.