Outreach to the Woody Biomass Industry in Minnesota

Authors

• Mike Demchik, University of Wisconsin at Stevens PointFollow
• Diomedes S. Zamora, University of Minnesota Extension ServiceFollow
• Dean Current, University of MinnesotaFollow

Volume

47

Issue

5

Abstract

Minnesota has aggressive state policies to encourage renewable energy production. Biomass is a renewable energy source with great potential in Minnesota. We developed an Extension program that provided outreach to each link in the supply chain: landowners, land managers, loggers, and energy-intensive businesses. The content generally included information on markets, site and ecological impacts, and available resources. As a part of the outreach to energy-intensive businesses, we developed a GIS resource assessment tool and conducted an up-to-date harvest residue assessment for the state. We are happy to be able to provide this kind of support to a fledgling industry.

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Recommended Citation

Demchik, M., Zamora, D. S., & Current, D. (2009). Outreach to the Woody Biomass Industry in Minnesota. Journal of Extension, 47(5), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.3771