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Frost Protection

Each year millions of acres of fruit and other crops risk being subjected to freezing temperatures. Propane is an excellent energy source for orchard heating because of its portability and the ability to provide powerful heat with a smaller environmental footprint – keeping valuable crops frost-free.

Ag Propane E-Lert

Subscribe to the Ag Propane E-Lert to get news and information about the latest uses of propane in agriculture.

Orchard Heaters Dockets

Project 1:Orchard Heaters

PERC supported research has studied the effectiveness of propane-fueled orchard heaters compared to other methods and fuel sources. Follow-up projects are now developing improved heaters that include safer ignition devices and monitoring systems.

Docket 11116 – Final Report

  • Fact Sheet:Clean-Burning Propane-Fueled Orchard Heaters
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