Who we are
The Ontario Biomass Producers is a group of Ontario farmers exploring the sustainable production and marketing of biomass crops.
Non-farmers who are engaged in the biomass industry can participate at OBPC with an associate membership.
We are currently exploring:
Marketing opportunities
Production of purpose grown biomass crops
Harvesting of crop byproducts
Transportation and storage issues
Generating or co-generating electricity form biomass
Structure and financing options for a biomass production co-operative
Densifying of biomass (ie: pelleting, briquetting)
Biomass heat energy
Biomass as a feedstock for the productions of fuels
Biomass for the production of composite fibre boards
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