USDA And Department of Energy Host Series of Listening Sessions on American Farms, Rural Benefits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy located on agricultural lands and in rural communities.

USDA and DoE seek feedback directly from a diverse set of stakeholders about what the agencies can do through their leadership, program guidance, or research and information sharing to encourage locations positive clean energy, so outcomes benefit farmers, rural Americans, the renewable energy industry, and others.

Stakeholders can register to participate in these virtual public listening sessions by clicking on the selected date and time below:

Government Permitting and Policy representatives at State, County,

and Local Levels

January 12, 2024, at 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Register Here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_CN8YTGmtSP2JuS6QX1QsaA#/registration

Agricultural Producers

January 16, 2024, at 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET

Register Here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_1TqGU-qFSVuJ8Guw_TFlPA#/registration

All Stakeholders and Members of the Public

January 16, 2024, at 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET

Register Here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8_nXs_ShSxOC11dvyYDqTA#/registration

Rural Electric Co-ops and Clean Energy Developers

January 17, 2024, at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET

Register Here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_jp23vBXUQamJtigrkJi4lA#/registration

Stakeholders may submit written comments by Jan. 20, 2024, to [email protected].