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9:00 - 10:00am OPENING PLENARY

Welcome & Conference Overview
· Katy Coba, Director, Oregon Department of Agriculture
· Michael W. Grainey, Director, Oregon Department of Energy

Introductions
· Barry Bushue, President, Oregon Farm Bureau

Opening Speakers
· OR Rep. Jeff Kropf, Chair, Agriculture & Forestry Committee
· US Rep. Greg Walden, House Energy & Commerce Committee (by video)

10:00 - 10:30am NETWORKING BREAK

10:30 - Noon PANEL DISCUSSION
Financing for Rural Clean Energy Production
Rural clean energy projects can be eligible for grants and loans from a number of federal, state and local programs. Find out what's available and what these funders are looking to support.
· Don Hollis, Rural Business-Cooperative Specialist, USDA Rural Development
· Jeff Keto, Energy Loan Program, Oregon Department of Energy
· Kim Leval, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Rural Affairs
· Peter West, Renewable Energy Director, Energy Trust of Oregon
· MerrieSue Carlson, Central Region Coordinator, Governor's Economic Revitalization Team

1:45 - 4:00pm PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Experts and farmers with direct experience in successful projects will walk through the nuts and bolts of project development, including feasibility and economic assessments, technical and financial resources, and finding markets for power and co-products. Four concurrent tracks will be offered each day.

Re-Energizing Your Farm Operation or Food Business
How farm operators can increase profitability through energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Efficiency Opportunities for Storage, Freezing & Processing
· Marcus Wilcox, President, Cascade Energy Engineering
· Dave Bonkowski, Commercial & Industrial Program Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Micro-Hydro: Money for Nothing and Kilowatts for Free
· Jeff Rola, Operations Manager, Deschutes Soil & Water Conservation District

Geothermal in Agribusiness Applications
· John Lund, Director, Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Technology

A Wind Turbine for Your School
· Jess Alger, Montana Rancher, Our Wind Cooperative

Solar-Powered Stock Water
· Dave Chamberlain, Extension Service Agent, Harney County Extension

Solar Energy Applications and Economics for Food Processing
· Russ Read, Facilities Manager, Kettle Foods

Small to Mid Scale Wind Farms
Understand how local and farmer-owned commercial wind development can work to retain more economic benefits for Northwest communities.

Local Economic Impacts of Wind Power Investments
· Dr. Steve Grover, Senior Economist, ECONorthwest

Examples of Farmer and Community-Owned Wind Projects in the Midwest
· Tom Wind, President, Wind Utility Consulting

How to Develop a Farmer-Owned Wind Farm
· Dave Kolsrud, General Manager, Corn-er Stone Farmers Co-op

Development of a Community-Owned Small Wind Farm
· Mike McArthur, Chair, Rural Development Initiatives, Sherman County

What's Included in a Feasibility Study for Small Wind Farm Development?
· Paul Woodin, President, Western Wind Power Consulting

Wind Farm Development by a Small Utility
· Tom Svendsen, Power Manager, Klickitat PUD

Biofuels Production & Bio-Based Products
Building new markets for locally produced feedstocks by fostering a biofuels-based products industry.

Northwest Oilseed Business Opportunities
· David Lakey, President, The Lake Group
· Kelly Rupp, Managing Director, Lead to Results LLC

Lincoln County: Rural Economic Diversification Through Biofuels
· John Graff, President, American Premix Technologies

Biobased Fuels and Lubricants: Practical Approaches Towards a Bio-Based Economy
· Paul Miller, President, Sustainable Systems LLC

Overcoming Permitting Obstacles and Legal Challenges to Biofuels Production Facilities
· David E. Filippi, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP

Making Ethanol Profitable Via a Multiple Bio-Based Product Strategy
· John Hamilton, Project Manager, Treasure Valley Renewable Resources LLC

Clean Energy for Food Processors
Opportunities and challenges for food producer-processors in water efficiency.

Harnessing the Sun's Energy: Pumping Water with Solar Power
· Justin Klure, Energy Specialist, Oregon Office of Energy

Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation and Agricultural Crop Production
· Gaylin Davies, Clearwater Supply

Technological Advances in Agricultural Efficiency
· Fred Ziari, President, IRZ Consulting

Balancing Water Needs for Farms and Fish
· Bob Rupar, Vice-President-Marketing, Nelson Irrigation

Permitting Requirements for Wastewater Reuse and Disposal for Food Processors
· Steve Abel, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP

4:30 - 5:30pm INTERACTIVE TOWN HALL MEETING
Congressional staff from the around the region will provide brief summaries of clean energy initiatives in their offices, and engage in an open dialogue with the audience. At present, participation is anticipated from the following offices: Montana Sen. Baucus, Oregon Sen. Smith, Washington Sen. Murray, and Oregon Reps. Wu, Walden, Hooley and Blumenauer.

7:30 - 9:30pm INFORMAL GATHERINGS
Various groups will meet informally to discuss the status of projects and topics of mutual interest. This includes the first annual membership meeting of Our Wind Cooperative, market-building for biodiesel, and recent developments under PURPA.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21st

8:30 - 9:15am OPENING PLENARY

Invitation to Harvesting Clean Energy V
· Mark Lindberg, Agriculture & Energy Officer, Montana Economic Opportunity Office

Thirty Steps to Farmer-Owned Energy Facilities
· Dave Kolsrud, General Manager, Corn-er Stone Farmers Coop

Where Do Community Wind Projects Make Sense?
· Tom Wind, President, Wind Utility Consulting

9:45am - Noon PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Most repeated from previous day. Choose a new topic to learn about in-depth!

Re-Energizing Your Farm Operation or Food Business

Small to Mid-Scale Wind Farms

Biofuels Production & Bio-Based Products

Anaerobic Digesters
Progress and challenges for the livestock industry in utilizing digester technology for nutrient management and energy production.

We're in Deep Manure Now!
· Jack Crider, General Manager, Port of Tillamook Bay

Anaerobic Digestion and Nutrient Management
· Dr. Mike Gamroth, Dairy Specialist, Oregon State University

Steinborn Dairy Digester: Environmental, Regulatory and Economic Realities
· Erhardt Steinborn, Owner, Steinborn Dairy

Bioenergy Inventory & Assessment for Eastern Washington
· Craig Frear, Research Assistant, WSU Department of Biological Systems Engineering
· Mark Fuchs, Organics Specialist, Washington Department of Ecology

Energy Northwest Biogas Energy Pilot Project: A New Horizon for Farm-Based Energy
· Stan Davison, Business Development Specialist, Energy Northwest

Jobs in the Wind: Fostering a Northwest Wind Turbine Industry
· Gerald Fleischman, Renewable Resources & Alternative Fuels Team, Idaho Energy Division
· Don Bain, President, Aeropower Services
· Robert Preus, President, Abundant Renewable Energy

Assembling Federal, State and Local Funding for Your Project
· Jeff Keto, Energy Loan Program, Oregon Department of Energy
· Kim Leval, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Rural Affairs
· Jeff Rola, Operations Manager, Deschutes Soil & Water Conservation District
· Carol Werner, Executive Director, Environmental and Energy Study Institute

Taking Your Project to the Utility: Interconnection & Power Purchase Agreements
· Steve Enyeart, Customer Service Engineering, Bonneville Power Administration
· Jim Hicks, Financial Consultant, PacifiCorp
· Tom Svendsen, Power Manager, Klickitat PUD
· Bruce Shaw, Project Manager, Hudnut Industries
· Lisa Schwartz, Senior Analyst, Oregon Public Utilities Commission

Biomass Project Review
· Luc Duchesne, Chief Forester/Business Development Officer, DynaMotive Energy Systems
· Craig Frear, Research Assistant, WSU Department of Biological Systems Engineering
· Brian Stanton, Managing Director, GreenWood Resources