Use of contour buffer strips in commodity crop systems in southwestern Wisconsin helps reduce soil loss and traps nutrients on slopes. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.
Refers to the size and economic organization of an industry or a particular facility; a small-scale? operation would typically produce much less bioenergy? with a smaller facility and likely fewer owners/investors than a large-scale facility.

Use of contour buffer strips in commodity crop systems in southwestern Wisconsin helps reduce soil loss and traps nutrients on slopes. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.