[PCA] CONFERENCE: USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum 2023; February 23-24 (VA / Virtual)

[Krone, Elizabeth C]

This meeting may be of interest and is accessible remotely as well as in person. See below for some of the sessions or talks that may inform native plant conservation, restoration topics, or National Seed Strategy implementation.

USDA’s 99th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum

Date/location: February 23-24, 2023
Crystal City Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA

Relevant Sessions:

Friday 8:30am-9:30am ET Sessions TRACK: Climate Mitigation & Adaptation

Climate-Smart Forest-Related Practices
Integrated farm and forest cover are common in many landscapes. By using forest-related practices, producers can increase climate resilience and add value to agricultural operations. This session will share key concepts in agroforestry, carbon markets, and biochar production and use, exploring practice benefits, resources to support implementation, and lessons learned in practice uptake.
Moderator: Linda Heath, Acting Deputy Chief, Research and Development, USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC

Agroforestry for Resilience, Prosperity, and Vitality on Agricultural Lands
Trees can enhance agricultural productivity and increase climate resilience. The benefits of agroforestry can be realized by research and by helping farmers develop enterprise budgets, navigate cost-share programs, and share best practices.
Speaker: Keefe Keeley, Executive Director, Savanna Institute, Madison, WI

Leveraging the Power of Carbon Markets on Family Forests
Family forests can contribute to climate mitigation but have been sidelined due to complexity. Innovative solutions allow family forests to tap into markets, enhancing carbon sequestration while helping forest landowners realize new revenue streams.
Speaker: Christine Cadigan, Executive Vice President, Carbon Origination, American Forest Foundation, Washington, DC

Using Biochar Technologies to Improve Soil Productivity and Soil Health at the Farm Scale
Biochar increases soil organic matter and improves the water retention and nutrient carrying capacity of soils. New technologies that convert low-value wood waste to biochar can reduce wildfire risk and facilitate biochar application on farmlands.
Speaker: Miles Tom, Executive Director, U.S. Biochar Initiative, Portland, OR


Friday 1:45-3:15 Sessions TRACK: Climate Mitigation & Adaptation


Moderator: Stephanie Morris, Senior Climate Adaptation Coordinator, OCE, Washington, DC

Resources to support place- and community-based climate adaptation
The USDA Climate Hubs will share examples of how they co-develop resources with stakeholders to support place-based climate adaptation to acute and chronic climate stressors in diverse agricultural regions.

Speaker: Caiti Steele, Coordinator of the USDA Southwest Climate Hub, College Associate Professor, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Developing decision-support tools for agriculture under a changing climate
This talk will highlight ongoing efforts between the University of Florida, Cornell University, and USDA on AgroClimate, a decision support tool designed to help producers make real-time decisions using agricultural indicators of climate change.

Speaker: Clyde Fraisse, Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Climate adaptation of risk management resources
USDA’s Risk Management Agency will discuss ongoing efforts to update program data and practice availability, products, and procedures to reflect climate-related changes in risk and agricultural practices.
Speaker: Xuan Hong Pham, Senior Actuary, Risk Management Agency, U.S. Department of Agricul, Kansas City, MO

Adapting tools and resources to account for climate impacts on agriculture and trade
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will provide an overview of how they are integrating climate adaptation into their activities, including their programs, resources, and outreach and communication.
Speaker: Jeremy Adamson, Senior Policy Advisor, Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA, Washington, DC

Fees/other:  Virtual Registration is free

Details & Registration:
https://www.usda.gov/oce/ag-outlook-forum?utm_campaign=0210agforum&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Hosted by: U.S. Department of Agriculture

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