Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative, Inc.

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Biomass In The nEWS

August 6, 2024 – Funding available for planting switchgrass
July 26, 2024 – ISU studies explore win-win potential of grass-powered energy production (Iowa State University)

About Us

The Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op (OBPC) is working to create profitable biomass markets for Ontario farmers. Our mission is to capture and develop economically and environmentally sustainable biomass supply chains, and to secure fair returns for our members.

OBPC facilitates sales of raw materials, investigates new market opportunities, advocates for the biomass industry, and participates in biomass research.

We are currently exploring:

Marketing opportunities
Production of purpose grown biomass crops
Harvesting of crop byproducts
Transportation and storage issues
Structure and financing options for a biomass production co-operative
Biomass for the production of plastic products
Animal Bedding (dairy, pet market etc.)
Biomass as a substrate for mushroom farming
Quality mulch for landscaping and vegetable farming

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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

Want to become an OBPC member? See here for more information.

For inquiries about purchasing switchgrass, please email sales@ontariobiomass.com.

For general inquiries, please contact info@ontariobiomass.com or call 519-986-7544.