Renewable Energy and Sustainable Agriculture

SARE convened a symposium on Feb. 13, 2006 in Washington, D.C. to address the growing interest in the intersection of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy,

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Agriculture: Exploring the Crossroads

The objectives of the meeting were to:
Explore the research, education and extension issues surrounding the intersection of renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.
Identify the knowledge base and information gaps regarding renewable energy and sustainable agriculture
Bring together various groups and agencies that focus on renewable energy and sustainable agriculture to exchange information and identify areas of commonality.

Click on titles below to see the presentations from the meeting.

Revitalizing the Farm Economy through Renewable Energy Development
Carol Werner, Executive Director, Environmental and Energy Study Institute

Integrating Small Scale Technology into Local Production Systems
Jeff Steiner, National Program Leader, Integrated Agricultural Systems, USDA-ARS

Feedstocks: Latest in Genomics and Crop Development for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Agriculture
John Ferrell, Lead, Feedstock & Conversion Platforms for Technology Development, Biomass Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, DOE

Agricultural and Economic Impacts of Moving to a Bio-based Economy
Marie Walsh, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Adjunct Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics Department, University of Tennessee--Knoxville

Developing Sustainability Criteria for Renewable Energy: A Road Map for a Sustainable Future
Bob Gronski, Policy Coordinator, National Catholic Rural Life Conference

Meeting Summary
To learn more, contact Diana Friedman, SARE research analyst.

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