Dr. Harry Baumes has been named Director of the Office of Energy Policy and New Uses at USDA. As director, Baumes will provide policy advice for the Office of the Secretary and other officials on energy and bioproduct issues including analyzing and evaluating existing and proposed energy policies, strategies and regulations. His appointment was announced by USDA Chief Economist Joseph Glauber.
Since April 2006, Baumes has served as Associate Director where he focused on renewable energy policy and evaluation particularly biofuels and feedstocks. Baumes has worked on the renewable fuel standard and coordinated USDA interaction and collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency on the proposed and final rule.
Baumes holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, a Master of Science degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University.
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