Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.

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At the Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op (OBPC), we’re turning opportunity into prosperity for Ontario producers. Our mission is to build strong, sustainable biomass supply chains that deliver real economic and environmental benefits, while ensuring fair and profitable returns for our members.

We connect growers with buyers, open doors to emerging markets, champion the biomass industry, and drive innovation through research. Whether it’s cultivating raw materials or fueling the future with sustainable energy and biobased materials, OBPC is here to support Ontario’s producers every step of the way.

Benefits of Biomass

Biomass refers to organic material derived from plants and animals that can be used in a variety of ways, including as a source of energy, for livestock bedding, garden mulch, and erosion control.

Some reasons to grow and use biomass crops such as switchgrass and miscanthus include:

Diversifying your farm operation – biomass crops can provide an additional source of income, whether sold as a raw material or processed into other products or for energy.
Good way to use marginal land where traditional crops may not thrive.
Increased carbon sequestration.
Exciting market opportunities – new uses are constantly being found for biomass crops to replace less-sustainable materials.
Renewable energy source