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Bio Energy Awareness Days (BEAD II)
Washington, D.C.
June 19-22, 2008 |
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Note that the deadline for the “Grand Challenge” has been extended to April 30, 2008. This extension is provided due to a delay in posting the USDA REE Energy Research, Education, and Extension Strategic Plan. Applicants planning to submit to the “Grand Challenge” can find the Strategic Plan under the See Also section of this webpage.
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The purpose of this event is to help increase awareness and knowledge related to the sustainable production of agriculture-based and natural resource-based renewable energy and the efficient use and conservation of energy for the benefit of rural communities and the Nation. |
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Activities I. Exhibits
Location: Whitten Building
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, June 20, 2008, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Organizations Exhibiting:
Grand Challenge Winners (15)
USDA Agencies and other US Government Departments (15)
Private Sector (selected by 25x25)(15)
A total of 45 exhibitors
Space allotted for Exhibits: 4'x8'x8', standard exhibit space.
Location: National Arboretum
Thursday, June 19, 2008 -Saturday, June 21, 2008
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 22, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Current List of Universities and Organizations Exhibiting
Space allotted for Exhibits: 18'x8' (144 sq. ft). Variences allowed if cleared before.
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II. Receptions
Location: Whitten Building
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebration of Grand Challenge Winners
Location: National Arboretum
Friday, June 20, 2008, 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebration of college and university exhibits (recognitions given by private firms)
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Saturday, June 21, 2008, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting for Power Plant Garden
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Contacts:
Karen Grillo
Administrator of the National Center for Food and Agriculture Policy
1616 P Street, NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036
202.328.5183
grillo@ncfap.org
Joseph A. Dunn
Special Advisor, REE
202-720-3075
jadunn@csrees.usda.gov |
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| Last Modified: Thursday, 24-Apr-2008 16:04:34 EDT |
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