The objective of the project is to create the Hendry County Sustainable Biofuels Center and initiate its research, development, and education programs. The mission is to develop engineering and economic assessment methods to evaluate the natural resources impacts of biomass farming and fuel conversion systems
provide sustainability assessments of specific biofuels productions proposals
develop biomass farming and fuel conversion systems that are compatible with south Florida ecosystem restoration priorities
create ecosystem services opportunities and structures to diversify farm income
monitor the range of research and development activities necessary to the creation of sutstainable biofuels production systems in south Florida, identify gaps in the regional research, and assist in the development and coordination of additional projects to fill out the required knowledge base
prepare the workforce of southwest Florida for employment in biofuels related professions
and assist businesses & governmental design and realize sustainable biofuels projects.