Space is limited – registration is required and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot early!
This event is designed to be a one-stop-shop for industry professionals interested in agricultural biochar application in Virginia and Mid-Atlantic states. It will be a unique opportunity to:
- Gain practical insights from leading researchers, practitioners, biochar producers and agency partners
- Explore crop-specific case studies and on-farm applications
- Understand cost-share programs and policy incentives
- Build a community of practice to support biochar outreach and implementation
This free full-day training is designed for agricultural professionals who are interested in supporting farmers to effectively incorporate biochar into farming practices but are unsure of where and how to start. Participants will gain practical knowledge, proven tools, and peer connections to support biochar adoption across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic.
Participants from surrounding states are welcome to attend.
You will learn:
* What biochar is, how it’s made, and why it matters for soil health
- Best practices for handling, storing, and applying biochar safely and effectively
- The science behind the benefits of biochar application in agriculture
- How to select the right biochar for your operation and apply it using the 4Rs of sustainable nutrient management
- Integrating biochar into current regenerative agricultural practices
- How to access federal and state cost-share programs (NRCS Practice 336) to support grower adoption
- Local and regional case-studies highlighting biochar use to mitigate nutrient runoff and improve water quality in Virginia
Continuing Education Credits for Certified Crop Advisors will be availablethrough the Agronomy Society of America (ASA), making this a valuable opportunity to expand your expertise while earning CEUs.
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ABI thanks American Farmland Trust for their collaboration and co-sponsorship of the Growing with Biochar training serie
