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Accessing the USDA's Value-Added Producer Grant Webinar: September 14, 2012

A USDA-led, BTEC-hosted educational webinar featuring insight from program experts

On September 14 from 2-4 PM ET, the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) will hold a free educational webinar in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG). The VAPG makes available approximately $14 million in grant funding to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities. This includes either economic planning or working capital activities related to the processing and/or marketing of valued-added agricultural products.

A panel of experts will describe:

  • The USDA's commitment and recent expenditures in renewable energy 
  • The grant's eligibility and application guidelines 
  • How forest management contractors and biomass fuel producers fit into the program

Topics include:

  • Wood to energy opportunities within the USDA 
  • The grant's application process, requirements, and deadlines
  • How to highlight the crucial connection between forest harvesters and chip or pellet manufacturers
  • What to include in the grant application and tips for increasing the chances of success 

An interactive Q&A period will follow. You may submit your questions directly to the speakers during the event.

When?

Date: September 14, 2012
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM ET

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This webinar is free for anybody interested in taking advantage of these federal funds. 

Registration includes access to the slides and a recording of the webinar!

Speakers & Presenters

Welcome:
Joseph Seymour - Biomass Thermal Energy Council, Executive Director

Introduction:
Todd Campbell - USDA Rural Development, Alternative Energy Advisor to the Under Secretary

Presenters:
Lyn Millhiser - USDA Rural Development, Management and Program Analyst
Dave Atkins - USDA Forest Service, Woody Biomass Program Manager

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For more information on the event or if you have any questions, email Emanuel Wagner.