The economic and environmental benefits of PBCs are increasing their popularity acrossOntario’s agricultural community (4). The Ontario Biomass Producers organization is currentlyimplementing strategies encouraging farmers…
Year: 2022
Fact sheet: Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration Potentials by Biomass Crops (Switchgrass & Miscanthus)
Perennial biomass crops (PBCs) are fast growing herbaceous grass species with theability to contribute to the production of biomass energy. They are a renewable and…
Grey County Bison Farm wins Mapleseed Pasture Award
Mark & Heather Shouldice of Big Rock Bison near Shallow Lake in Grey County are the recipients of the 2021 MAPLESEED Ontario Pasture Award. For…
hay press open house
OPEN HOUSE Hay Press Company, in collaboration with the Ontario Hay and Forage Cooperative, is celebrating the launch of Ontario’s premier Hay Press! Now accessible…
Miscanthus Information
Interested in learning more about Miscanthus? Check out the two great articles below!
Ontario Biomass Producers AGM
The AGM will take place online. A Zoom link will be forwarded in advance of the meeting. Register now!
Terravesta – Carbon Life Cycle of miscanthus
Learn more about the carbon benefits of growing miscanthus!
The How and Why Podcast Episode 26: How Can Biomass Crops Improve the Environment?
Biomass crops, like switchgrass and miscanthus, are used for agriculture products and biofuel production. These crops can improve soil health while removing carbon dioxide from…