USBI deep dive webinar series on Code 336 Soil Carbon Amendment from USDA NRCS.

DAY 1 - SESSION 3 OF 5

Held Jan 18 & 19, 2023 - US Biochar Initiative and NRCS Soil Health Division staff presented on this new biochar funding process and how Code 336 Soil Carbon Amendment Conservation Practice Standard (also Code 808) can be used to improve soil health and build soil carbon through application of biochar & compost.

This practice code pays for the purchase of biochar and for the installation. Amount of funding varies based on NRCS criteria which will be covered on Day 1.

Jan 18th - Day 1 - Programs & Implementation through NRCS

Session 3 Learn to navigate NRCS programs to benefit your soil health goals.

Next up we have Conservation Planning Assistance with Matt Flint
•Multi-step, decision making process
•Identification of conservation concerns/problems
•Adoption of Conservation Practices
•Voluntary, customer driven

Matt is the NRCS National Planning Technology Lead in the agency’s Conservation Planning & Technical Assistance Division.  A 27-year NRCS veteran, Matt is currently working on projects to improve NRCS conservation planning workflow and streamline environmental compliance documentation. 

Panelist Team from USDA NRCS Soil Health Division include:
Ilana Cohen
- Natural Resource Specialist on the Financial Assistance Programs Division Policy Branch
Matt Flint
- National Planning Technology Lead
Michael Margo
- Acting National Soil Health Specialist
- National Grazing Lands Coordinator

Discuss the funding criteria and technical aspects of the program.

Jan 19th - Day 2 - Technical Overview and Application Methodologies

We will outline practical information to consider when sourcing, inoculating, and applying biochar. Methods to monitor soil nutrient interactions will also be discussed.

This webinar series is intended for:
Ranchers, Farmers, Land Owners, & Producers
Certified Crop Advisors (CEU’s)
Nutrient Management Specialists
Agronomists & Ag Retailers
Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Biochar Producers & Distributors

Contact: [email protected]

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Partial funding made possible by a grant from the US Forest Service and giving by the Laney and Pasha Thornton Foundation.

Event Financial Sponsors:
American Farmland Trust
US Composting Council
GrainEcosystem.com
VOW ASA
US Forrest Service
WakefieldBiochar.com
GoBiochar.com