Protect USDA’s BioPreferred Program!

The biobased products industry is a growing sector of U.S. manufacturing, driving innovative products made from agriculture crops, creating new opportunities for American farmers, and contributing $489 billion annually to the U.S. economy. However, a critical program supporting the continued growth of this sector has lapsed.

USDA’s BioPreferred Program is a voluntary certification program and promotes federal procurement of biobased products sending strong market signals to grow America’s bioeconomy. The program offers essential resources to businesses with biobased products to promote the development of innovative products made from the hard work of farmers, creating market opportunities for growers, driving new income in rural communities, and offering transparency to consumers.

Without dedicated funding and direction, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is unable to maintain the BioPreferred Program, shutting the door on innovation and hitting pause on the growth of this sector at a time when our global competitors are ramping up investments in ag biomanufacturing.

The BioPreferred Program is a common-sense program that strengthens U.S. biomanufacturing competitiveness and promotes the purchase of innovative products made from American agricultural commodities.

Add your name to support this critical program — and show Congress that the future of U.S. manufacturing is biobased.