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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-23 Correspondence - US Dept of Agriculture - USDA and Department of Energy to Host Series of Listening Sessions on American Farms, Rural BenefitsFrom:USDA Rural Development MontanaTo:AgendaSubject:[EXTERNAL]USDA and Department of Energy to Host Series of Listening Sessions on American Farms, Rural BenefitsDate:Wednesday, December 13, 2023 12:09:26 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. US Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Together America Prospers STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA and Department of Energy Host Series of ListeningSessions on American Farms, Rural Benefits Agencies Seek Input on How Clean Energy Siting Outcomes Can Benefit Farmers, Rural Americans WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2023 – 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 12, 2024, at 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET Government Permitting and Policy Representatives - REGISTER HERE Agricultural Producers 16, 2024, at 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET Agricultural Producers - REGISTER HERE All Stakeholders and Members of the Public 16, 2024, at 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET All Stakeholders - REGISTER HERE Rural electric Co-ops and Clean Energy Developers 17, 2024, at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET Energy Organizations - REGISTER HERE Stakeholders may submit written comments by Jan. 20, 2024, to CleanEnergySiting@USDA.gov. To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender Questions? Contact Us 2229 Boot Hill Court Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 585-2580 STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Help USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. This email was sent to agenda@bozeman.net by USDA Rural Development · 1400 Independence Ave SW ·Washington DC 20250 · 800-670-6553