Growing with Biochar: A Training Event for Washington and the Pacific Northwest (Richland, WA)

Growing with Biochar: A Training Event for Washington and Pacific Northwest Agriculture

Space is limited—registration is required and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot early!

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 the region.

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.

As part of registration, please take a moment to answer the following questions. Your input helps us understand regional needs and the topics most important to you. This allows us to tailor the training so it is as relevant, practical, and effective as possible for all participants.

Washington State University Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA 99354

August 13th 8-4