The United States Department of Agriculture is the sponsor of a National Biodiesel Education Program. The purpose of this program is to increase the awareness and ultimately utilization of biodiesel.

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB), with the assistance of collaborators and strategic partners, is implementing this nationwide education program on behalf of USDA. The program has a strong emphasis on the education and coordination with the American petroleum industry. This approach is fitting because the extent to which biodiesel can be profitably integrated into the existing national liquid fuel infrastructure will directly impact the extent to which biodiesel will be successful. The foundation of NBB's education plan is similar to the highly efficient model of the petroleum industry pipeline system. NBB has assembled a world-class team of the country's most experienced biodiesel experts. NBB will link a pipeline of biodiesel stakeholders, partners, and collaborators to effectively deliver high-quality, consistent, and accurate information across the nation. An information pipeline that will help us grow America's energy future.

The USDA has formed a Biodiesel Education Advisory Committee to monitor the success of the program and to input to its success. The committee is made up of agricultural and energy experts from USDA as well as representatives of other agencies such as DOE. Below is a summary of NBB's education program. The University of Idaho is also cooperating on this program. Their plan of work is also included below. Activities and status of this program will be posted to this section as this program progresses.

Fact Sheet on Biodiesel Education Program Accomplishments

• Big Win for Biodiesel: ASTM Approves New Biodiesel Blend Specifications, 6/20/08
• National Biodiesel Board Applauds Udall Foundation Public Service Biodiesel Bus Tour, 6/12//07
• Auto Manufacturers Present Latest Biodiesel-Fueled Products, 2/6//07
• Biodiesel Fuel Quality Program Continues to Expand, 2/6/07
• Dodge Ram Leads the Way in Promoting Use of Clean Renewable Biodiesel, 10/10/2006
• Biodiesel's Role in Improving Air Quality is Focus of Lung Association Forum, 09/08/2006
• Jeep® to Fuel Grand Cherokee CRD with B5 Biodiesel Blend at the Factory, 07/27/2006
• Austin Leads the Nation for B20 Availability at the Pump, 7/21/06
• How Do You Spell Biodiesel? Look it up in the Dictionary!, 07/06/2006
  
• Diesel Jeep Liberty Sales Double Expectations, 03/22/2006
• Fifth Annual National Biodiesel Day Underscores Industry Growth, 03/17/2006
• DaimlerChrysler Approves Use of B20 in 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks, 01/23/2006
• Biodiesel Production Soars, 11/08/2005
• American Trucking Association Endorses B5, 10/20/2005

• USDA Biodiesel Education Program Highlights
• Biodiesel Education Network Newsletter (BEN)
• Engine Warranties and Standards/OEM Statements
• Biodiesel School Curriculum
• Biodiesel Decision Maker
• KY Biodiesel Workshop Agenda
• KY Workshop Announcement
• Biodiesel 101 - IA Electric Coop PowerPoint Presentation
• ALA DC Program Overview Presentation
• Bioheat® fuel Brochure
• American Lung Association of D.C. Biodiesel Health Benefits Brochure
• Biodiesel Magazine Article Dec-Jan 05
• Agriculture.com
• St. Louis Post Ride n Drive
• Toledo Blade
• AP on Ride n Drive
• Biodiesel School Curriculum