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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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The Devil is in the Process: Co-composting Biochar Could Benefit Crop Growth and the Environment

Biochar has the potential to sequester carbon and improve the properties of soils when used as an agricultural amendment.
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Beyond Application Fact Sheet

This is the companion Fact Sheet to the BIOCHAR GUIDELINES FOR AGRICULTURE APPLICATIONS document.
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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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Open Source Kiln Drawings: Oregon Kiln and Ring of Fire Kiln

The Umpqua Biochar Education Team developed flame cap kilns for an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant.
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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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Practice Guideline: How to Use Biochar in Barns

The Umpqua Biochar Education Team developed techniques for using biochar in animal barns for an NRCS Conservation…
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How to Use Biochar in Compost

The Umpqua Biochar Education Team developed techniques for using biochar in composting for