Growing with Biochar: A Training Event for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest

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.
Whether you advise farmers, are a farmer, manage land, shape sustainability programs, or develop agricultural policy, this event will help you confidently integrate biochar into regenerative agriculture and connect with a growing community of practice.
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.
Participants from surrounding states are welcome to attend.
CE CREDITS
Continuing Education Credits for Certified Crop Advisors will be available through the Agronomy Society of America (ASA), making this a valuable opportunity to expand your expertise while earning CEUs.