10. Willow
Price per pound: $7
Not all cash crops are edible, and this is the case with the willow. It has a high biomass potential because it yields more biomass per acre than any other hardwood and it can be used for basketry and furniture as well. It is easy to grow because willow requires fewer pesticides for healthy growth. One acre of well-managed willow can produce 4 to 5 tons of marketable rods. Prices for basketry willow range from $6,50 to $10 per pound and even more for processed rods.