Completed Competitive Grant

Development of switchgrass as a viable agricultural commodity for farmers in southern Iowa

Project ID: 1998-14

Abstract

The Chariton Valley Biomass project involves transforming switchgrass into a cash energy crop for southern Iowa farmers. The Leopold Center provided funding for communication and education activities connected with the project.

Lead investigator: Dora Guffey, Chariton Valley Resource Conservation and Development, et al

Year of grant completion: 2002

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Bioeconomy and energy

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