
Advocating for Public Policies to Promote the Development & Production of Alternative Fuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products, and Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition

USDA Leadership Briefing
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Leadership Briefing
Sunday, November 14, 2021 - 2 PM to 5 PM (ET) - Maryland 1
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2:00pm - Introductory Remarks, Master of Ceremony - Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to USDA Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack
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2:20pm - Climate Initiatives for Farmers, Ranchers, and Agri Partners, Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry, Climate Markets - Robert Bonnie, Senior Advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Chief of Staff
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2:50pm - Readout from COP 26 - Regina Black, Chief of Staff USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
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3:15pm - USDA Incentives Programs on the Horizon: Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products; BioPreferred ® Program NAICS Code & Procurement Program - Andy Jermolowicz, USDA, RD, Business Development Director
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3:40pm - Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Roadmap and SAF Grand Challenge - William (Bill) Goldner, National Program Leader (NIFA)
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4:00pm - Forest Fires & Forest Residuals For High Value Use - Julie Tucker, National Lead for Renewable Wood Energy U.S. Forest Service
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4:20pm - Adjourn - Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to USDA Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack
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5:00pm - Welcome Reception – Cherry Blossom Lobby