Wakefield BioChar Joins US Biochar Coalition Board Wakefield BioChar President, Tom Marrero, Assumes Role as Co-Chair of Standards Committee on the US Biochar Coalition Board January 3, 2024 – Wakefield BioChar proudly announces that its President, Tom Marrero, has joined the Board of the US Biochar Coalition (USBC), a prominent organization dedicated to advancing sustainable biochar solutions. Tom has been appointed as […] Continue Reading
Horticultural Charcoal Horticultural charcoal is a great soil amendment that can also be referred to as biochar. Recent studies show that this ancient farming method still has the ability to improve crop production while also reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide. Continue Reading
Activated Charcoal Activated charcoal (also known as activated carbon or biochar) is made from the same thermal process as regular charcoal, but the gases produced during the process are not allowed to condense back on the char. For many, the activated charcoal in biochar blends is the key to gardening success. Continue Reading
Organic Turf Management with Biochar Many turf management techniques focus on chemicals for quick results, but do not consider the long-term impact on soil health. Biochar makes healthier soil and grass in the short-term and in the long-run. Continue Reading
Using Biochar for Organic Farms Building healthy soil for crops and livestock is the reason for farming organically. Used since ancient times, biochar is a key, natural way to build soil health. This soil amendment can help mitigate climate change via its carbon sequestration properties. Continue Reading