As Minnesota gets ready to become the first state in the nation to require a 10 percent blend of biodiesel, B10, the folks at the American Lung Association in Minnesota wants everyone to be properly prepared. That’s why they set up a series of free workshops, B Ready For B10.

What does this mean for you? To help diesel retailers, fleets, farmers, and others better understand the state requirements for diesel and biodiesel fuel and provide strategies for successful storage and use of biodiesel blends, the American Lung Association in Minnesota is hosting a series of workshops featuring Hoon Ge of MEG Corp. Special guest speakers may also include representatives from Weights & Measures and/or the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

The workshops take place starting in Rochester and Mankato on Tuesday, June 10th; Saint Paul, Wednesday, June 11th; Duluth, Monday, June 23rd; International Falls and Grand Rapids, Tuesday, June 24th; Crookston, Wednesday, June 25th; Alexandria and Saint Cloud, Thursday, June 26th; and Lake Benton, Tuesday, July 22nd. Click here for times and more information.

Minnesota moves to B10 beginning July 1 until September 30 this year and from April 1 to September 30 starting next year. The rest of the year a 5 percent biodiesel blend is in place.