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Solar Energy, Farming, and the Future in New York
*Online registration is closed - if you have questions please contact newyork@farmland.org*
Join American Farmland Trust for a special forum to discuss ways to expand renewable energy generation, support farm businesses, and drive action in response to climate change in New York.
When: Nov. 13, 2019, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hotel Indigo, Riverhead, New York
Who: This forum is for farmers, solar experts, public officials, and others
Cost: $15 (payable by credit/debit card or eCheck)
Ticket price includes breakfast and lunch. Land use training credits will be offered to local officials.
Hotel Accommodations: A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Indigo for the night before the forum. Please make your reservations by Nov 1st using group code: AME. Reservations can be made online at Hotel Indigo or by calling the hotel directly at 1-877-666-3243.
For any questions about the event or registration please contact newyork@farmland.org.
Who Should Attend:
Agenda
8:30-9:00 Registration and Breakfast
9:00-9:15 Welcome Remarks: David Haight, Vice President for Programs/New York State Director, American Farmland Trust
9:15-9:45 Amanda Lefton, First Assistant Secretary for Energy and the Environment, Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo: CLCPA, Natural and Working Lands, and Renewable Energy Growth in New York
9:45-11:30 Lessons learned from Massachusetts: SMART program Smart Solar Siting on farmland
11:30-12:45 Lunch and Keynote Speaker: Jimmy Daukas, American Farmland Trust, US Climate Alliance States Taking Action to help Farmers Combat Climate Change
12:45-2:15 Co-location of Solar and Agriculture: Research and Practice across the Country
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-3:50 Panel: Opportunities and Obstacles for Solar and Agriculture on Long Island
4:00 Wrap-up: Samantha Levy, New York Policy Manager, American Farmland Trust
This conference was made possible thanks to generous support from the Pritchard Charitable Foundation and Members of American Farmland Trust.
Hotel Indigo
1830 West Main Street, Rt. 25
Riverhead, NY 11901
Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 9:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Hotel Indigo
1830 West Main Street, Rt. 25
Riverhead, NY 11901
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
9:00 AM EST - 5:00 PM EST
Hotel Indigo
1830 West Main Street, Rt. 25
Riverhead, NY 11901