Seeds of Success: USNA Connections, KADF Showcase & Lush Miscanthus
Hello Sunflower Community!
June has been a whirlwind of connection and growth at Sunflower Fuels. Our Miscanthus fields are thriving thanks to steady rains, with lush green shoots pushing through across every site—especially our reclaimed mine-land plots. Early-season vigor is already crowding out weeds and boosting soil health, setting us up for a record-breaking harvest and even greater carbon capture.
This month, Gaby attended was honored to have the chance to share our story at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Entrepreneurs Summit in Annapolis, where she rekindled relationships with longtime allies and sparked dozens of new conversations. From agritech agtech innovators to sustainability researchers, she brought back fresh ideas for collaborative trials and pilot projects—and a few promising leads on regional land partnerships & investments!
Closer to home, Matt’s local newspaper ads have created quite a buzz. His call for land leases and partnerships has generated inquiries from farmers, cooperatives, and small landholders across Southern Kentucky. We’re excited to follow up with these prospects and turn interest into action—if you know someone with acreage ready for Miscanthus, send them Matt’s way!
We also had the honor of showcasing Sunflower Fuels at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture 's Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) Showcase in Frankfort. Our booth (as you see pictured above) looks phenomenal with our new accessories thanks to Lee Sjoquist at Exhibit Logistics ! We were eager to share how Miscanthus can drive economic development and environmental resilience in Appalachia.
The last couple weeks here at SF has been full of exciting calls for potential partnerships and investments! We're really close to BIG things! Thank you for being part of our journey. Every field flourish, every new connection, and every partnership opportunity brings us closer to a vibrant, sustainable future for our region. Stay tuned for more updates!