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Broad Range of Searchable Biochar Information

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Carbon Farming - A Climate Solution Under Our Feet

In this 48-minute film from NHK World Japan, learn how carbon farmers Gabe Brown in the US, Toshimichi Yoshida in Japan, and others are taking action…
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USBI Briefing Paper: Biochar and Western Forests – A Win-Win Solution to Benefit Forest Restoration, Climate, and Sustainable Economies

USBI Briefing Paper: Biochar and Western Forests – A Win-Win Solution to Benefit Forest Restoration, Climate, and Sustainable Economies The Problem:…
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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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How To Make Biochar Enhanced Compost

In this video,  we show you how to make Biochar Enhanced Compost that
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Biochar and Pesticides

This short summary from the National Pesticide Information Center reviews the effects of biochar on pesticides in soil. Biochar can bind to…
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Effect of Wood Biochar Amendment to Sand on Leachate Water Quality with Repeated Dairy Manure Application: A Soil Column Study

This publication from the National Cooperative Extension explains results of a biochar filtration application. The effects of amending sand…
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The Use of Biochar in Composting

Both compost and biochar production are methods to utilize and recycle organic wastes.
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Biochar Atlas

The Biochar Atlas is an online, interactive tool from the USDA-Agricultural Research Service.
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What is Biochar and How is it Used?

Basic three page Biochar Fact Sheet from Utah State University Extension.