By Lori EhdeA group of Australian diplomats gathered on the farmyard of Eugene (Pucky) Sandager Friday night to talk about renewable fuels."Australian farmers are looking at Minnesota’s model for developing ethanol, biofuels and other renewable fuels," Sandager said."They specifically wanted to come to Rock County."He said Rock County farmers have been leaders in the renewable fuels effort and have been influential in Minnesota’s legislative efforts to support ethanol and biofuels initiatives.The Australian delegation Friday included heads of each area of renewable fuels in their country, plus lawmakers who would be in positions to implement public policies there.Their purpose in traveling to Hills and to St. Paul last weekend was to gather information to use in developing their own renewable fuels industry."Queensland is supportive and can start the initiative," Sandager said."But they want to get something introduced right now for the whole country, instead of doing it state by state."
