Bioproducts for Farmers and Ranchers
Many crops also can be grown and sold for use in the bioproducts industry.
The following resources provide information on agricultural opportunities for farmers in the development of bioproducts or biobased products. If you are unfamiliar with these technologies, see the introduction to bioproducts.
Research and Commercial Opportunities
NREL Biomass Research: What is a Biorefinery?
Presents NREL's concept for integrating biomass conversion processes and equipment to produce fuels, power, and chemicals from biomass.
U.S. Department of Energy Biomass Research & Development Initiative
Provides information on the latest research efforts and industry news.
U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Feedstock Information Network
Covers current research in developing environmentally acceptable crops and cropping systems on farms for producing large quantities of low-cost, high-quality biomass feedstocks.
Agriculture—Industry of the Future (PDF 409 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops
Has information on its efforts to promote the use of bioproducts.
Biobased Information System
A comprehensive source for biobased information, connecting biobased information with consumers around the globe.
U.S. Department of Agriculture: National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research
Provides information on its efforts to find new uses and markets for U.S. agricultural commodities.
Financing
U.S. Department of Agriculture Biobased Products and Bioenergy Program
Finances technologies needed to convert biomass into biobased products and bioenergy for large national and international markets.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program
A grant and loan program to help farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses invest in energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies.
U.S. Department of Energy Financial Opportunities
Offers financial assistance opportunities for the development and demonstration of energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies.
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Provides information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
