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NRCS Program And Biochar Overview
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting 2024 applications for Soil Amendment 336. These grants provide financial support for soil remediation efforts that align with the NRCS conservation standards. Wakefield is thrilled to announce that biochar is included in this initiative. Biochar not only stores carbon in the soil but puts agency back…
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Summer Garden Tips To Beat The Heat
One of the most important gardening tips for a raised bed garden during the summer is to ensure proper watering. Here are some key points to consider: Water deeply and infrequently: Rather than lightly sprinkling the garden bed every day, it’s best to water deeply but less frequently. This encourages the roots to grow deeper…
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ForesTrust Announces Leadership Council with Wakefield Biochar to Pioneer Transparency in Forest Supply Chain
Aleta, Rogers (6-14-23). ForesTrust Announces Leadership Council with Industry Leaders to Pioneer Transparency in Forest Supply Chain Press Release. Retrieved from https://www.usendowment.org/forestrust-announces-leadership-council-with-industry-leaders-to-pioneer-transparency-in-forest-supply-chain/ Greenville, SC– June 14, 2023- ForesTrust, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, is proud to announce its groundbreaking venture with industry leaders in the forestry sector. The newly…
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What Is Terra Preta?
Think of terra preta as the first biochar. The combination of carbon and organic matter created in the Amazon Basin thousands of years ago still nourishes these soils today. Overall, soils in the Amazon Basin lacking terra preta also lack fertility. Also known as black earth or Amazonian dark earth, terra preta contains high amounts…
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What Is Soil Conditioner?
Soil conditioners are materials that provide nutrients, improve water retention, and boost air circulation for better quality soil. The condition of your soil plays a crucial role in the vitality of your landscape. When soil quality is low and the ground lacks the essential nutrients needed for plants to thrive, your landscaping efforts may be…
