Camelina sativa, or camelina,
is a crop containing valuable oil, fiber and high quality protein with many
potential uses in both nutrition and industrial applications. This crop can be
economically produced throughout Montana
providing a much-needed high value crop with relatively low input costs for Montana producers. Camelina is a triple use crop. The oil can be
used to produce biodiesel and biolubricants. However, camelina is a rich source
of omega-3-fatty acids (a-linolenic acid (~40%)).
The oil can be used to produce high value foods and cosmetics. The meal
can be fed to livestock for production of high omega-3 meats, eggs and dairy
products.