Assessing the Feasibility of Alternative Switchgrass Markets on Maryland's Eastern Shore

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The purpose of this report is to investigate the market opportunities for switchgrass as an alternative energy source on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This investigation includes an extensive series of interviews hosted by the EFC with resource experts who have first-hand experience with the science behind switchgrass production and the economics of agricultural operations, as well as expertise in biofuels production. Areas of focus include: liquid conversion, gasification, raw material use, and switchgrass densification.

Publication Date
September 1, 2011
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