The 1996 edition of the Ag Wiring Handbook published by the National Food and Energy Council will be available later this month. There are some major revisions to keep this material current with the latest electrical technology applied to agricultural production. The MAEC had a major role in the revision. This is an excellent resource for utility agricultural servicespersonnel, Extension agents, agribusiness education teachers, electricians,and agricultural producers. This is the only publication providing farmbuilding lighting and other electrical recommendations.
Electricians willlike the voltage drop tables in particular.
The National Electrical Codenow requires equipotential planes to be installed in all livestock areaswith concrete floors. This publication provides information on how to meetthose requirements, especially for swine facilities where slatted floorsare installed. The meetings willbe about two hours in length starting with an evening meal. Your suggestionsfor program topics will be appreciated. The MAEC portion of the programwill be about one hour including time for questions.