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The rock formation at Mineral Point and Lone Rock road near Footville is a distinctive community landmark which was covered up by an over growth of honey locust trees until recently when work was begun to restore the native prairie landscape there. Studies from the University of Minnesota show that mixtures of plants native to midwestern prairies can give a better energy return as biofuel than corn and soybeans do. Biofuel production from grassland plants would also result in lower emissions of carbon dioxide and reduced pollution from agricultural chemicals. These plants are perrenial. Once plant they will require no further cultivation, fertilization or pesticides. It's a type of renewable energy we are especially suited for.