The Nebraska Forest Service and USBI are seeking a contractor to prepare educational documents that address barriers to biochar commercialization and adoption in seven key market sectors. The position will be funded through our recently awarded USFS Wood Innovations Grant (WIG) with the goal of providing more specific biochar market development and producer and end-user education. 

The ideal bidder will have knowledge of the biochar industry and a strong science communications background. He or she will work with the USBI Education Committee and sector-specific steering committees to develop:

Fact Sheets: Introductory and topic overview information.

Roadmaps: Strategic outlines of barriers to developing a market sector. Roadmaps what biochar producers and/or end-users (markets) need to scale-up.

Use Guidelines: Could take the form of case studies, including best uses, application methods, rates, frequency, seasonality, and ideal biochar characteristics.  

Download the RFP for more information.