Prepping Jerusalem Artichokes to Ferment into Ethanol?

Question

Ok, suppose I have a lot of Jerusalem Artichokes and I would like to turn them into fuel alcohol for farm use. What needs to happen between having the tuber in hand and throwing in yeast to begin the fermenting process? What prepping is needed?

Answer 1

Would that amount to a WMD?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

jerusalem artichokes? im israeli and i have never heard of a jerusalem artichoke...