Maple River Farms is located in the heart of central Michigan in the Maple River valley.

The farm was established with the goal of introducing Miscanthus x Giganteus as a viable energy crop. Besides using the tall grass as an alternative energy source (Briquetting and Pelletizing) we discovered that Miscanthus Giganteus makes an excellent privacy screen. In relation to that use, our deer population increased dramatically. The miscanthus field is being used as a bedding/hide area for deer, quail, and turkey.

Since the crop is a non-invasive/sterile hybrid, we supply the rhizomes so others may grow this amazing grass for their own needs.

In an attempt to find an alternative energy bio-diesel source, Maple River Farms came across Xanthoceras Sorbifolium, a northern, cold hardy, oil tree. In 2012 we began establishing our orchard with the hope of integrating this crop into our alternative energy endeavors. Currently, we have seeds/nuts and tree seedlings for sale and tea coming soon.

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