Biochar education
& training
Advancing industry knowledge of biochar.
ABI delivers independent, science-based biochar education and training grounded in peer-reviewed research and real-world experience. Our programs translate complex biochar science into practical guidance for professionals working across agriculture, infrastructure, and emerging markets.
Through educational resources, hands-on training, and interactive workshops, we support practitioners — from newcomers to experienced professionals — in understanding biochar applications, performance, and regulatory considerations. We collaborate with farmers, engineers, contractors, arborists, researchers, extension agents, equipment developers and more to ensure our content is relevant, accessible, and actionable.
Our educational materials are regularly updated to reflect new research and evolving market conditions.
Upcoming events
calendar_month April 21st, 2026 at 8:00 AM
location_on Petersburg, Virginia
Growing with Biochar: A Training Event for Virginia and Mid-Atlantic Agriculture
Biochar Industry Event | ABI thanks American Farmland Trust for their collaboration and co-sponsorship of the Growing with Biochar…
calendar_month April 23rd, 2026 at 8:00 AM
location_on Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Growing with Biochar: A Training Event for Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic Agriculture
Biochar Industry Event | ABI thanks American Farmland Trust for their collaboration and co-sponsorship of the Growing with Biochar…
calendar_month November 16th, 2026 at 9:17 AM
location_on New Orleans, Louisiana
2026 North American Biochar Conference
Biochar Industry Event | The North American Biochar Conference (NABC) will return in 2026 for another year of in-depth learning, collaboration, and market-driven…
Our training offerings
Grow with
Biochar Series
A free training series for agriculture professionals to train agricultural practices.
North American Biochar Conference
Attend the largest annual biochar gathering to attend hands-on workshops on biochar uses and best practices.
Biochar Atlas (coming soon)
Biochar sourcing tool based on site soil and biochar materials. Free educational resources to learn about biochar as a soil amendment.
Learn how to apply biochar to your business
Biochar use in agriculture
Most biochar produced today is used in agricultural systems for improving soil health and managing nutrients and emissions from compost...
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Biochar use in compost
Biochar improves compost and manure management through moisture control and nutrient retention.
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Biochar use in concrete
When added to concrete mixtures, biochar reduces cement demand and lowers the construction carbon footprint – without compromising structural performance.
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Biochar use in fertilizer
When added to soil, biochar improves plant growth and crop yields, effectively reducing the need for chemical fertilizer inputs.
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Biochar use in potting media
Biochar is a beneficial amendment to potting media, the soilless blends created for growing plants in containers (also known as...
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Biochar use in stormwater management
Every rainfall event carries nutrients, metals, bacteria, and emerging contaminants into water drainage systems. Most of this water is discharged...
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Biochar use in urban applications
As cities struggle with compacted soils, contamination, runoff, and also high rates of tree death from increasing drought, biochar offers...
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