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“Advancing Sustainable Wood Energy in Maryland”

2013 Maryland Wood Energy Conference

Sponsored by Maryland Wood Energy Coalition

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

8:30 am – 4 pm

Sheraton Annapolis Hotel, 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

Cost: $45 per person

Approved for 4.5 Category 1 Society of American Foresters CFE Credits

Hosted by the Maryland Wood Energy Coalition, a diverse group of state agencies, non-profits, and private businesses committed to advancing the responsible use of Maryland’s vast supply of woody biomass for clean, affordable energy production. The Coalition hosted the first Maryland wood energy conference last November. Audio presentations of last year’s conference and a research-based document “The Prospectus for Advancing Biomass Thermal Energy in Maryland,” are available at www.agroecol.umd.edu.

This year’s conference will build on the momentum of last year’s successes. This includes new regulations that makes using wood as fuel in boilers to heat commercial and institutional buildings legal, paving the way for the growth of the wood energy industry. Examples of real-life projects, applications, and opportunities are provided.  This event will address new incentives that will establish Maryland as a leader in wood heat policy and address new federal legislation. Speakers will address new advances in residential wood heat and improvements in the wood stove grant program. How to broaden the coalition of stakeholders and get on the ground projects initiated that will grow the wood energy industry will be discussed. The event will obtain feedback from government officials, interest groups, and other stakeholders on how to overcome remaining barriers and move forward the adoption of wood energy for residential and commercial/institutional applications. This is a unique opportunity – don’t miss out!

Thanks to the support of the forum’s sponsors, the registration cost is $45 per participant. Registration includes a great program, continental breakfast, lunch, and meeting materials. In addition, the event is approved for 4.5 CFE Category 1 Continuing Education Credits from the Society of American Foresters.

The meeting agenda and registration form is attached. This information along with sponsor information and information about the Maryland  Wood Energy Coalition is available at www.agroecol.umd.edu. For questions or additional information, contact Nancy Nunn at (410) 827-6202, ext. 128 or [email protected]   or Pam Thomas at 301-432-2767, ext.  315 or [email protected]   

Maryland Wood Energy Coalition

Alliance for Green Heat

American Wood Fiber, Inc.

Association of Forest Industries

Cambridge Environmental Technologies, Inc.

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources - University of Maryland Extension &

MD Agriculture Experiment Station

Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology

Maryland/Delaware Society of American Foresters

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service

Maryland Energy Administration

Maryland Forests Association

Maryland Forestry Board Foundation

The Pinchot Institute for Conservation

The University of Maryland Extension actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

 

Monday, November 4, 2013 from 9 am to 2 pm, Frostburg State University Dining Services is Bringing Local Farmers to the Center of Campus for a late-fall Farmers Market!  Join us at the Lane University Center, 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD  21532.

An invitation to area farmers, producers, vendors and artists:

Life Fitness Management Holiday Market and Art Sale
Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, 2013

Life Fitness Management (LFM) in LaVale would like to invite you to exhibit your products for sale at this year’s “Friday After Black Friday” annual open house.

You may remember previous year’s open houses when, in addition to introducing the community to what it offers to promote fitness – a beautiful gym and state-of-the-art exercise equipment; individual assessments, training and group classes; nutrition counseling and a juice bar— LFM invited local farmers, bakers, cheese makers, artists and craftspeople to exhibit and offer for sale their locally produced food and original artwork. 

LFM has agreed to provide 8’-10’ sq. ft. of floor space, market the event both within the club and locally, and provide beer and wine during the event.  In past years we have had over 200 people attend the event. In return, vendors and artists are asked to remit a commission of 15% of gross sales and to provide a light snack at your booth.  An upfront guarantee of $25 is required to cover promotional costs.

This event has proven to be an excellent opportunity to promote your initiative, sell your wares and educate the community about local providers. We feel very fortunate to have such a large number of wonderful farmers, artisans and artists in our community and welcome this opportunity to showcase your products for sale.  

Please email us to express your interest and reserve a space. We are limiting the event to 20 vendors this year so reserve your spot early if you are interested in participating in this year’s Friday After Black Friday, please email us at [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you soon! 

Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating all things local!  We'll have family-friendly fun, live music, a local foods cook off lunch, a local sips social (sip regional beers and wines) and the culminating event: the 50-Mile Meal, a dinner made from foods sourced within 50 miles! 

Get your tickets  today!!!