What is Prairie Lands?

Prairie Lands Bio-Products, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with a current membership of close to 60 switchgrass growers. Prairie Lands membership has elected a board of directors to oversee the activities of the organization. Prairie Lands members are working to accomplish the following:

I Identify and develop switchgrass products and   markets for those products;
 Produce switchgrass to satisfy demand for products;
 Evaluate environmental benefits of producing and using switchgrass;
 Inform and educate the public about the potential of switchgrass.   

In addition, Prairie Lands is one of many private and public partners cooperating with the Chariton Valley RC&D on the Chariton Valley Biomass Project.

Benefits of membership

 Technical assistance with the establishment and management of switchgrass;     
 Current information on product developments;
 Opportunities to participate in new markets;
 Regular updates about the Chariton Valley Biomass Project; and
 Opportunities to participate in demonstrations and research activities.

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