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Conservation Innovation Grant Opportunity
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#cig
Hi Paul, I like your title, "Biochar Production" and see that as a huge issue. As you saw when visiting Winona and is repeated across this country, the torching of thousands of residential trees. Whet
Hi Paul, I like your title, "Biochar Production" and see that as a huge issue. As you saw when visiting Winona and is repeated across this country, the torching of thousands of residential trees. Whet
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Dick Gallien
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Conservation Innovation Grant Opportunity
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Harry (and others who would seek grants or conduct projects). I will gladly provide full support for any biochar project that is proposed and includes the new mid-size biochar production that is calle
Harry (and others who would seek grants or conduct projects). I will gladly provide full support for any biochar project that is proposed and includes the new mid-size biochar production that is calle
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Paul S Anderson
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Conservation Innovation Grant Opportunity
#nrcs
#cig
Tom posted earlier about this funding opportunity but I wanted to share some of the highlights from the NRCS-CIG webinar yesterday. The priority areas this year are: Water Quality, Water Reuse, Wildli
Tom posted earlier about this funding opportunity but I wanted to share some of the highlights from the NRCS-CIG webinar yesterday. The priority areas this year are: Water Quality, Water Reuse, Wildli
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Harry Groot
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Helpful information from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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This program should be of interest to people developing biochar projects. USDA Announces $15 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsro
This program should be of interest to people developing biochar projects. USDA Announces $15 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsro
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Tom Miles
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USDA Seeks Public Comment on More Revised Conservation Practice Standards
#conservation
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List: Since biochar seems to fit well with NRCS responsibilities, perhaps some on this list would have an interest in this topic of revised conservation practice standards. (There are 49.) Some (there
List: Since biochar seems to fit well with NRCS responsibilities, perhaps some on this list would have an interest in this topic of revised conservation practice standards. (There are 49.) Some (there
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Ron Larson
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USDA Seeks Proposals for On-Farm Conservation and Soil Health Test Projects
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Biochars are being used on farms around the world using a variety of methods to suit different farms, crops and soils. The USDA Natural Resource Conservations Service Soil Health Program recently intr
Biochars are being used on farms around the world using a variety of methods to suit different farms, crops and soils. The USDA Natural Resource Conservations Service Soil Health Program recently intr
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Tom Miles
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
This week, I am attending a long stream of meetings with the VT Agency of Natural Resources Clean Water leadership team, testifying at State Senate committees. Also, see the same group at a quarterly
This week, I am attending a long stream of meetings with the VT Agency of Natural Resources Clean Water leadership team, testifying at State Senate committees. Also, see the same group at a quarterly
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Robert Lehmert
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
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Thanks Rob Tom
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Tom Miles
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
If anybody is interested in the materials we presented the Committee, they are here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/document/2020/8/Date/2-4-2020#documents-section
If anybody is interested in the materials we presented the Committee, they are here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/document/2020/8/Date/2-4-2020#documents-section
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Robert Lehmert
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
Ron and Tom -- The meeting went well, and I am truly appreciative of Tom's support and informed questions. During my testimony, I was fairly blunt that ANR has been dragging their feet on making BC a
Ron and Tom -- The meeting went well, and I am truly appreciative of Tom's support and informed questions. During my testimony, I was fairly blunt that ANR has been dragging their feet on making BC a
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Robert Lehmert
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
The committee was very receptive with just a few questions. We’ll get a report from those who were present. Tom
The committee was very receptive with just a few questions. We’ll get a report from those who were present. Tom
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Tom Miles
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
Tom and list: I found the bill at. https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/H-0798/H-0798%20As%20Introduced.pdf I like the emphasis on NRCS, but also the call in the bill for two bioc
Tom and list: I found the bill at. https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/H-0798/H-0798%20As%20Introduced.pdf I like the emphasis on NRCS, but also the call in the bill for two bioc
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Ron Larson
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
Attached is the Vermont version. Several of us just testified today to the Vermont House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry where a bill is being considered on the use of biochar. Tom
Attached is the Vermont version. Several of us just testified today to the Vermont House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry where a bill is being considered on the use of biochar. Tom
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Tom Miles
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
Hi Tom where do you get a copy of 808-CPS-1 Soil Carbon Amendment thanks Regards Stephen
Hi Tom where do you get a copy of 808-CPS-1 Soil Carbon Amendment thanks Regards Stephen
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Stephen Joseph
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
According to NRCS nine states have adopted the conservation practice 808-CPS-1 Soil Carbon Amendment. The practice and details of the amount of incentive allowable will be published on the NRCS websit
According to NRCS nine states have adopted the conservation practice 808-CPS-1 Soil Carbon Amendment. The practice and details of the amount of incentive allowable will be published on the NRCS websit
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Tom Miles
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
The biochar is to be used in agriculture. There are three projects underway in Oregon and California which will hopefully work through administrative issues Tom
The biochar is to be used in agriculture. There are three projects underway in Oregon and California which will hopefully work through administrative issues Tom
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Tom Miles
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
I am aware of funds being granted under the E384135Z Conservation Stewardship program. It was for the making of biochar from woody debris. If I recall correctly the biochar had to remain in the forest
I am aware of funds being granted under the E384135Z Conservation Stewardship program. It was for the making of biochar from woody debris. If I recall correctly the biochar had to remain in the forest
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Francesco Tortorici
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
Hi Tom, I am impressed by the range of things that the western end of the biochar group has been able to accomplish. You have described parts of the system that I have not found. The requirement that
Hi Tom, I am impressed by the range of things that the western end of the biochar group has been able to accomplish. You have described parts of the system that I have not found. The requirement that
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ALAN PAGE
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
NRCS needed a standard to guide the use of biochar so we used the definition of biochar adopted by the Association of American Plant Food Controls Officials (AAPFCO). AAPFCO is an organization of offi
NRCS needed a standard to guide the use of biochar so we used the definition of biochar adopted by the Association of American Plant Food Controls Officials (AAPFCO). AAPFCO is an organization of offi
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Tom Miles
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Natural Resources Conservation Service -- CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD SOIL CARBON AMENDMENT
#amendment
#carbon
#nrcs
Alan, The soil carbon amendment conservation practice will apply nationally. We have found that regional and local directors at NRCS tend to view biochar differently. It has taken time for some of the
Alan, The soil carbon amendment conservation practice will apply nationally. We have found that regional and local directors at NRCS tend to view biochar differently. It has taken time for some of the
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Tom Miles
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