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NRCS Code 336 Soil Carbon Amendment 

Check our 336 Funding Quick Guide fact sheet.

Connect with our Deep Dive into Code 336 Webinar Series    
Held January 18 & 19, 2023     
Videos available: https://www.youtube.com/@USBiocharInitiative 

DETAILS:

This free two day series featured top experts that guided us on a deep dive into the NRCS funding process & how the newly developed Soil Carbon Amendment Conservation Practice Standard (Code 336 or 808) can be used to improve soil health and build soil carbon through the application of biochar and compost.    

This practice code pays for the purchase of biochar and for the installation. Amount of funding varies based on NRCS criteria which will be covered on Day 1. 

* Jan 18th - Day 1 - Programs & Implementation through NRCS    

Presented by top USDA Soil Health Division staff, you will learn how to navigate the NRCS financial assistance program to benefit your soil health goals.     

We cover how to start the paperwork process. Discuss the funding criteria.      

* Jan 19th - Day 2 - Technical Overview and Application Methodologies    

We will outline practical information to consider when sourcing, inoculating, and applying biochar. Methods to monitor soil nutrient interactions will also be discussed.    

This webinar series is intended for:    
- Ranchers, Farmers, Land Owners, & Producers    
- Certified Crop Advisors (CEU’s)    
- Nutrient Management Specialists    
- Agronomists & Ag Retailers    
- Soil & Water Conservation Districts    
- Biochar Mfgs & Distributors 

Please review the following documents related to the event:    
https://biochar-us.org/presentation/biochar-soil-health-working-usda-nrcs-biochar 

https://biochar-us.org/presentation/nrcs-soil-carbon-amendment-practice 

https://biochar-us.org/coupling-biochar-nrcs-practices-enhance-and-maximize-water-quality-benefits



USBI is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to the advancement of the biochar industry in the Americas. Make your tax deductible donation today.    

Interested in sponsoring future programs like this? Contact john@biochar-us.org    

Partial funding made possible by a grant from the US Forest Service.    

Event coordinator:    
  John Webster     
  US Biochar Initiative - Director of Communications      
  john@biochar-us.org     

 

States with 808/336 adoption 2024. Map updated 12/31/2023

NRCS Code 336 Map updated 12 31 2023
State adoption of Code 336 - 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Map image provided courtesy of Brandon Smith, Allied Soil Health.


Additional informational Fact Sheets about biochar application practices, understanding biochar lab reports, and more can be found at our Biochar Learning Center.
 

Image link below is for full size map.