Biochar and NCAT’s SIFT Farm

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists Andrew Coggins and John Wallace talk about biochar and NCAT’s use of biochar in its Small-Scale Intensive Farm Training (SIFT) program.  John runs NCAT’s SIFT farm at the nonprofit’s headquarters in Butte, Montana.SIFT does sustainable agriculture trials at the farm, including some that have focusedon biochar. John and Andrew talk about renewed interest in biochar as a meansof sequestering carbon and as a soil amendment and even a possible soil enhancement.  Related ATTRA Resources: ·        Biochar ·        Episode286. What is Biochar? ·        Biocharand Sustainable Agriculture ·        Buildinga Biochar Retort Kiln ·        Producersand Researchers Agree, Scaleup of a Sustainable Biochar Industry isCritical to Meet Climate Targets and Build Agricultural Resilience and Soil Health ·        BiocharPolicy Project Aims to Scale Up Rural Climate Solution ·        Potting Mixes for Certified Organic Production ·        Agriculture, Climate Disruption, and Carbon Sequestration Contact Andrew Coggins and John Wallace at [email protected] and [email protected]. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content ofthis podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.