USDA RESEARCH EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS MISSION AREA

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USDA RESEARCH EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS MISSION
AREA
ENERGY SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
VISION Building A Prosperous Future Where
Agriculture Produces and Uses Energy Efficiently
and Effectively
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GOALS
USDA RESEARCH EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS MISSION
AREA
ENERGY SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Develop comprehensive, integrated intramural and
  extramural research program that effectively
  explores the role of agriculture as both a user
  and producer of energy.
• Coordinate, communicate and establish energy
  science, education and extension activities
  related to agriculture with university and
  industry partners as well as other federal and
  state agencies.
• Initiate comprehensive technology transfer
  programs for agriculture energy research to
  agriculture producers, suppliers and users.

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WHAT IS REES COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE? The
CONTINUUM
Energy Science - Development to Utilization
Application
Feedback
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WHAT IS REES COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE? Tools
Resources
Uniquely Positioned to Effectively Develop
Disseminate Energy Science
Geographical Areas National Labs
Tech Transfer (CRADAs)
Universities Integrated Activities (Curriculum,
Research, Extension)
SBIR
NRI
Data Collection and Analysis System
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The Energy Science ContinuumAs it relates to
Education

• Develop agricultural energy education modules and
  curriculum.
• Educate scientists and engineers in renewable
  energy and energy efficient systems.
• Develop technical school energy training and
  certification programs.
• Develop K-12 youth education programs (4-H, FFA)
  on energy systems
• Engage Extension education system to educate
  citizens on energy issues

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USDA/REE ENERGY SCIENCE
PROGRAM FOCUS

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

• Bio-Based Sources
• Other Sources Wind, Solar, Geothermal

• Production Systems
• Management Systems

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USDA/REE ENERGY SCIENCERENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM

• Bio-Based
• Feedstocks
• Crop Biology, Biochemistry and Physiology
  Residues Wastes
• Production Systems
• Fuels Fertilizer/Water Plant breeding/variety
  selection Pest Management
• Management Systems
• Handling and Storage Transportation

• Conversion Processes Technologies
• Biological Thermochemical
• Products
• Fuel Co-products Bio-based
• Other Renewable Energy Resources
• Wind, Solar, Geothermal

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Current Opportunities

• Integrated Water Quality Program
• Implications of energy production and waste
  products on water use and quality (due April 4,
  2007)
• Small Business Innovation Research
• Bio-based Products