Biochar – that black charcoal like substance discussed so often in recent days for its miraculous effects on soil and compost – is good for more than just your garden. One of the key materials for a sustainable future of the planet, biochar has many other uses that can be integrated into new organic systems for farming, building, clothing, electronics and a whole range of consumer products. Biochar can initiate multiple cascades to optimize [...]

There is no disputing the fact that using compost in agriculture is an effective water conservation measure. In 2017, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), housed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released an estimate that 1% organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil holds about 27,000 gallons of water/acre. “This estimate is suitable for simple and rough estimates of potential increases in soil water-holding capacities associated with increases in soil organic [...]