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Landscapes of Renewable Energy

Farmer Attitudes Toward Production of Perennial Energy Grasses in East Central Illinois: Implications for Community-Based Decision Making

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Pages 852-862 | Received 01 Mar 2010, Accepted 01 Dec 2010, Published online: 11 May 2011

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