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Biochar

Through pyrolysis, plant matter is activated as a soil amendment to benefit microbial health & store carbon, with applications for improving water quality & land reclamation.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

Certificate in Biochar Science & Application

International Biochar Initiative (IBI) / USBI

Professional development credential covering biochar production, soil carbon sequestration, characterization standards, and applications in regenerative agriculture and carbon markets.

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Internships

Biochar & Soil Carbon Intern

Unadilla Community Farm / ATTRA

Learn biochar production, application, and soil carbon sequestration techniques through immersive regenerative farm internships focused on climate-smart agriculture.

Mentors

Dr. Johannes Lehmann

Professor, Cornell University / Biochar Science Pioneer

The world's foremost biochar researcher; co-author of Biochar for Environmental Management; highly cited.

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Mentorship Network

US Biochar Initiative (USBI)

National network of biochar researchers and practitioners with mentorship connections and annual conference networking.

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Kathleen Draper

Director, Ithaka Institute US / Author, Burn: Using Fire to Cool the Earth

Leading biochar practitioner and author; co-founder of the U.S. Biochar Initiative and active mentor.

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Mentorship Network

International Biochar Initiative (IBI)

Global professional network for biochar scientists, farmers, and project developers with mentorship and technical resources.

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