The federal agency’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program will double the income of Maine loggers and aggregators who provide wood materials to facilities that turn them into energy.

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USDA says that a large portion of wood harvested in Maine would go to waste if it weren't turned into energy at biomass conversion facilities. In addition, the process also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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