Wisconsin Agriculture -
Carbon/Energy/Water Project
The Wisconsin Agriculture - Carbon/Energy/Water (A-CEW) initiative, led by a public/private collaboration of Wisconsin legislative leaders and private sector executives, is exploring a series of options for consideration of legislative action in 2022 and beyond.
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Informational Events Supporting Stakeholder Interests, Questions, and Comments
Oct 26, 2021 | 1:00pm – 3:00 pm CT
Topic: Carbon Offsets: Perspectives from Ag, Finance, and Science
Video and audio recordings of this event can be accessed here
Speakers:
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Bill Northey (former undersecretary USDA)
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Shashi Menon, (CEO, EcoEngineers)
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Brian Rice & Mike North (Principals, Ever Ag)
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Max DuBuisson & Angelyca Jackson (Carbon Policy, Indigo Ag)
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Tera Johnson (CEO, Iriquois Valley Farms)
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Randy Jackson & Gregg Sanford, UW-Msn
Agenda:
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Introductions (15 min)
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Summary Statements Regarding Carbon Offsets & Agriculture, and Professional Interest by each speaker (Each speaker 10 minutes, 60 minutes total)
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Q&A and Wrap-up (45 min)
Nov 3, 2021 | 10:00am – 12:00pm CT
Topic: Nutrient Management & Biogas Systems: Perspectives from Ag, Finance, and Engineering
Video and audio recordings of this event can be accessed here
Speakers:
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Mark Broses (Biogas Workgroup Leader)
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Steve Dvorak (CEO, DVO)
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Dr. Bob Nagle (Dairy producer & digester consultant)
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Sam Lehr (Renewable Natural Gas Coalition)
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Mark Hill (Co-CEO, Novilla)
Agenda:
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Introductions (15 min)
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Summary Statements Regarding Nutrient Management and Biogas Systems, and Professional Interest by each speaker (Each speaker 10 minutes, 60 minutes total)
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Q&A and Wrap-up (45 min)
Nov 9, 2021 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm CT
Topic: Carbon Accounting Systems in Agriculture: Perspectives from Ag, Finance, and Engineering
Video and audio recordings of this event can be accessed here
Speakers:
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Tim Baye (UW-Madison/Extension)
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Shashi Menon (CEO, EcoEngineers)
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John Jacobs (Green Valley Dairy)
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National Milk Producers Federation
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Bob Welch (Wisconsin Biofuels Association)
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South Dakota State University (invited)
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Dairy Business Association
Agenda:
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Introductions (15 min)
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Summary Statements Professional Interest by each speaker (Each speaker 15 minutes, 60 minutes total)
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Q&A and Wrap-up (45 min)
Nov 10, 2021 | 10:00am – 12:00pm CT
Topic: On-Site Energy: Presentation and Discussion of Distributed Energy Resource Policy Topics Proposed in the A-CEW Project
Video and audio recordings of this event can be accessed here
Speakers:
Tim Baye, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nov 16, 2021 | 10:00am – 12:00pm CT
Topic: General Information, Comprehensive Project Overview
Video and audio recordings of this event can be accessed here
Speakers:
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Representative Gary Tauchen, Assembly Agricultural Committee Chairman
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Tim Baye, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Additional Documents
Rural and Agricultural Energy and Climate Policy: The Best Opportunity for the "Grand Transition" to Take Root
Climate Smart Commodities & Carbon Management on-the-Farm: Developing a Business Case
Tim Baye, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Farmer-Led Climate Smart Commodities Initiative: Building Success from the Ground Up
Climate Finance Governance Board Narrative