Growing biobased products industry helps support rural communities

The executive director of the Plant Based Products Council says the biobased products industry presents economic and environmental opportunities for rural communities.

Jessica Bowman tells Brownfield “according to USDA data, the industry contributes $470 billion in value to the U.S. economy and supports 4.6 million American jobs.”

The USDA says biobased products are derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials.

Bownman says increased focus on sustainability is providing opportunities for growth, and farmers have a role to play in this space.

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