Duration: 10/01/2006 to 09/30/2007

Administrative Advisor(s):

NIFA Reps:

Non-Technical Summary

Statement of Issues and Justification

The North Central Region has authorized creation of a Development Committee on the subject of bioenergy and bioproducts. The intent is to bring together scientists and extension educators to review the landscape and current situation surrounding bioenergy and bioproducts to ascertain if a multistate committee should be developed in this subject area. There are currently several ongoing efforts in this subject including Sun Grant and attention by the Department of Energy. In addition there is the Midwest Consortium for Sustainable Biobased Products and Energy.

Objectives

Procedures and Activities

Expected Outcomes and Impacts

Projected Participation

View Appendix E: Participation

Educational Plan

Organization/Governance

Literature Cited

Attachments

Land Grant Participating States/Institutions

CT, GA, IA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MS, ND, NE, TN, TX, WA, WI

Non Land Grant Participating States/Institutions

Northeast Region - USDA-ARS, Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit, South Dakota, University of Guelph