Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Sponsors Webinar Series for Agricultural Educators...

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Sponsors Webinar Series for Agricultural
Educators in Conjunction with The National FFA Foundation
- First Webinar begins September 29th on 'Implementation Challenges for
Increased Ethanol' -

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outdoor Power Equipment
Institute (OPEI) ( http://www.OPEI.org ) today announced that it will sponsor
a series of Webinars for members of the National Association of Agricultural
Educators (NAAE) as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. To
register for a Webinar or for more information, go to
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/236597879 .
More than 12,000 agricultural educators will be able to sign up for free
Webinars addressing topics important for their professional development and
classroom curriculums. Webinars will address issues such as global climate
change, agricultural policy, turf grass management and alternative fuels. All
Webinar participants can receive continuing education credits for
participation.
On September 29th from 3:30 to 5:00 pm EDT, the first topic to kick off
the Webinar series will focus on Ethanol. Titled "Ethanol at the Pump: How
Will it Revolutionize the Industry?" this Webinar will discuss the challenges
in transitioning engines used in automobiles, gasoline farm equipment, utility
vehicles, chainsaws, lawnmowers, ATVs, motorcycles, generators, boats and
marine engines and all other engine equipment to greater amounts of ethanol
and other cellulosic fuels in fuel blends.
Webinar presenters will include Kris Kiser, spokesman for the Alliance for
a Safe Alternative Fuels Environment (AllSAFE) and Vice President, Public
Affairs for the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Bob Dinneen, President of
the Renewable Fuels Association, and Joan Glickman, Team Lead, Biofuels
Infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
"We are very excited to have OPEI direct its knowledge, insight and
relationships with key industry representatives towards our educational
program," said Alissa F. Smith, Associate Executive Director, National
Association of Agricultural Educators. "Our members can now receive quality
educational programs right in their home or at their office, saving the cost
of travel."
"Our partnership with NAAE as a special project of the National FFA
Foundation is a natural fit for OPEI," said Kris Kiser, Vice President, Public
Affairs for OPEI. "As the boundaries of traditional agricultural land give
way to the suburbs, you have a growing urban agricultural community in this
country and now more than ever, our organizations have common, very important
issues to address, such as carbon sequestration, water and pesticide use,
safety, emissions, to name a few."
About NAAE
NAAE is the professional association for agricultural educators at every
level. Its mission is "professionals providing agricultural education for the
global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service." NAAE
has more than 8,000 members nationwide. The NAAE office is located in
Lexington, Ky. For more information about NAAE, visit http://www.naae.org .
About the National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation, formerly known as the Future Farmers of
America, is a national youth organization of 500,823 student members all
preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology
of agriculture as part of 7,358 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Foundation changed to its
present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of
agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive
difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Visit http://www.ffa.org for more information.
About OPEI
OPEI is an international trade association representing the $15 billion
landscape, forestry, utility and lawn equipment manufacturing industry. OPEI
is committed to ongoing efforts to ensure consumer safety and access to
outdoor power equipment in order to maintain and enhance outdoor landscapes.
OPEI works with federal, state and local groups to ensure that equipment
operates efficiently, effectively and is fully emission compliant. For more
information on OPEI visit http://www.OPEI.org .
SOURCE Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Caroline March-Long on Behalf of OPEI, +1-434-295-5938, office,
+1-434-760-1948, mobile, Caroline@FourLeafPR.com