The Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council is putting

on the Agricultural Biomass Conference to highlight the opportunity to utilize a ubiquitous, but

underused commodity – agricultural biomass. Biomass from agricultural operations in the

northern valley is a renewable and reliable resource, continually generated year to year and

easily transported, making it ideal for the production of bio-products like biochar and biofuels.

Diverting ag biomass for alternative uses instead of burning them would greatly reduce smoke

impacts and contribute to clean air goals for northern valley communities. This conference looks

to bring business leaders, policymakers, researchers and regulators together to promote

discussion and fuel positive action toward ag biomass utilization.

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Opening Remarks

Session 1: Why are we talking about agricultural biomass?

Session 2: Big Picture Challenges & Solutions for Ag Biomass Use

Lunch Keynote Speaker

Session 3: Legislation and Policy on Biomass

Session 4: Logistical Challenges & Solutions for Ag Biomass Use

Session 5: Field Trip to Facility (Tentative)

Session 6: Networking Reception

Friday, October 6, 2023

Session 7: Highlight Opportunities & Successes of Ag Biomass Use

Session 8: Breakout Sessions: Where do we go from here?

Lunch and BCC Meeting

The Opportunities & Challenges of Agricultural Biomass Utilization