Awardee Name
Sonoma Ecology Center
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Using Biochar in an Integrated System to Enhance Soil Health by Increasing Soil Water Holding Capacity and Soil Organic Matter Content: Sonoma County Demonstration Project
Awardee State/Territory
California
Involved States/territories
California
Award Year
2013
End Date
Award Amount
$75,000.00
Project Background
Demonstrate practically and record scientifically the application of locally-produced biochar in an integrated system in diverse Sonoma County agricultural operations: to increase soil water holding capacity, improve soil organic content, create economical renewable energy, and sequester carbon.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No