University of georgia research foundation INC will provide relevant and science-based knowledge of how to apply biochar as a conservation practice in georgia

The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGA Research Foundation) was awarded a $598,008 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912). The agreement, effective from September 15, 2024 to September 14, 2027, will enable UGA Research Foundation to provide relevant and science-based knowledge on the application of biochar as a conservation practice in the state of Georgia. The funding will support research, technical assistance, and educational outreach to farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forest landowners to promote the use of biochar, a charcoal-like substance, to enhance agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality as compatible national goals. This project aligns with the NRCS's broader mission to optimize environmental benefits on eligible land through innovative conservation practices and technologies.