Livestock in the carbon markets and agricultural innovation are the topics for two upcoming complimentary webinars hosted by Agri-Pulse Communications on September 13.
An exclusive dialogue, presented by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and Agri-Pulse, will bring together industry, government and non-profit organizations to discuss solutions that can accelerate progress across the livestock value chain, including the development of the first-of-its-kind livestock carbon credit marketplace. The event, “New horizons for the agricultural carbon market,” will take place in Washington, D.C., and virtually on Sept. 13 from 9:30-12 p.m. ET.
The in-person and virtual event will have panels on carbon market integrity, livestock-specific carbon credit considerations and the intersection of policy and market-based climate solutions featuring a wide array of industry experts including:
USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie; former Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI; Chuck Conner, National Council of Farm Cooperatives; Jeff Simmons, Elanco Animal Health; and many others.
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At 1:00 pm Eastern time on September 13, House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson (R-PA) will lead the discussion on how new tools and technologies, like biological fertilizers, can boost profitability and increase sustainability and efficiency. The webinar entitled “Building domestic stability and global influence through innovation” is sponsored by Pivot Bio and additional speakers include:
Lynn Tjeerdsma, a conservation and farm bill adviser and manager of his farming operation in South Dakota. Tjeerdsma assisted in drafting four farm bills in the U.S. Senate, working for Senator John Thune, and administering two farm bills at the USDA Farm Service Agency.
David Kanter, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental studies at New York University and chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative. He is on the Pivot Bio scientific advisory board.
Jon Doggett is the former CEO of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). He retired from NCGA in 2023 after 20 years with the organization, first in its public policy office before four years as CEO.
Jacqlyn Schneider is a partner in FGS Global’s food and agriculture practice, based in Washington, D.C. She has spent more than 16 years leading food and agriculture policy on Capitol Hill, most recently serving as Deputy Staff Director for the Senate Ag Committee under Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow.