Breaking down barriers to biochar adoption on farms from coast to coast

This $4,542,059 five-year Formula Grant, awarded on September 29, 2023, is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912). The grant recipient, the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a nonprofit organization, will work to break down barriers to adoption of biochar, a soil amendment, on farms across the United States. Key activities include delivering technical assistance, education, and planning support for conservation practices; facilitating peer-to-peer learning among farmers; conducting research applying data science and artificial intelligence in agriculture; and developing curricula and training programs for agricultural professionals. The grant aims to promote sustainable agriculture, conserve natural resources, and ensure the availability of fresh food through the increased utilization of biochar technology on private agricultural lands.