GLOSSARY

Anaerobic

Living or taking place without oxygen

Thermophilic

An organism or bacteria that thrives in a warm environment

Mesophilic

An organism or bacteria that thrives at room temperature

VOC

Volatile organic compound

Distillers Wet Grains

A by product of ethanol production that is used as an animal feed.

Thin Stillage

A by product of ethanol production

Greenhouses

Rainwater from roof collection system

All of the rainwater from the roofs of the facilities on the BBA campus will be collected and stored for use in the greenhouse.

Floral to market

Various varieties of annual bedding plants and flowers will be grown in the facility and sold wholesale to large retail outlets in the region.

Beef Finishing

Cattle (from market)

BBA's initial inventory of cattle will likely be secured through cooperation with Wisconsin lifestock cooperatives (e.g. Equity Livestock, Baraboo) and through direct contracting with private livestock producers. However, BBA intends to develop a regionally based supply system to replace cattle inventory.

Feed (from market)

Cattle will be fed scientifically designed and intensively monitored feed regimens that include distillers wet grain from the ethanol plant and other locally purchased feeds.

Cattle (to market)

Cattle purchased by BBA from Wisconsin livestock cooperatives will be marketed through the same cooperatives. Over time, BBA intends to custom finish cattle for existing marketers.

Ethanol Plant

Corn (from market)

Belmont Bio-Ag's corn supplies will be secured through a combination of sources and procurement programs. BBA will require a consistent and predictable supply of corn. BBA expects to rely upon the capabilities of licensed grain dealers for a large part of its procurement and supply needs.

Ethanol (to market)

BBA intends to market the ethanol it produces within the north central region of the United States.