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Broad Range of Searchable Biochar Information

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USDA NRCS Biochar Funding Quick Guide

This is the companion Fact Sheet to the Code 336 Soil Carbon Amendment webinar series we held in January 2023. That series can be found here:…
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WHAT’S BIOCHAR? HOW TO STABILIZE CARBON IN YOUR SOIL

Biochar, otherwise known as charcoal, is an age-old method of increasing soil health. Learn more about the science and how to make your own biochar…
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Interpreting Biochar Lab Reports

Biochar's physical and chemical properties control its effectiveness in different applications. Properties are determined by: * Feedstock *…
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Reducing Stormwater Runoff with Biochar Addition to Soils in Ellicott City, MD

A presentation of 1.5 years of research in partnership with University of Delaware under a grant to Howard EcoWorks from the National Fish and…
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What Is Biochar and How Diferent Biochars Can Improve Your Crops

This basic introductory fact sheet on biochar from the University of Tennessee covers the following topics: Potential Use of Biochar as an Amendment;…
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Down to Earth - Biomass to Biochar and Storing Carbon in the Forest Soils

Prescribed burns are a recognized method for building healthy fire resilient forests.  In this March 2021 webinar, the Redwood Forest Foundation,…
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Hydroponics Program - Centre for Applied Research and Innovation

Senior research scientist Nick Savidov was the first researcher to suggest using carbonized agricultural by-products known as “biochar” as a…
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Combined Heat and Biochar (CHAB) Fact Sheet

Combined heat and biochar (CHAB) technologies are systems that optimize the combustion of wood residues.