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March 9, 2019

In collaboration with The Vineyard Team and the air quality management districts in San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Barbara…

April 16, 2018

SBI is offering a 1.5 hour Biochar Workshop this Saturday, April 21st, from 10:30 A.M. to 12 P.M, as part…

June 9, 2017

According to a report by Zion Market Research, the global market was valued at approximately USD 260.0 million in 2014…

January 10, 2017

Due to the amazing series of wet storms we have been experiencing we are postponing the upcoming Conservation Burn workshop…

December 8, 2016

Due to unfavorable burn conditions the Biochar/Conservation Burn workshop scheduled for Dec. 9th has been postponed to January 13th.  GO…

November 28, 2016

The Sonoma Biochar Initiative and the Sonoma Ecology Center are pleased to announce a Conservation Burn and Biochar Workshop at…

September 3, 2016

SBI and Sonoma Ecology Center will be having a large double booth presence at the upcoming Heirloom Expo at the…

August 5, 2016

Announcing three fantastic composting workshops at the Sonoma Garden Park featuring Cuauhtemoc Villa: –          Saturday, August 6th, 10am-12pm: Composting with Bokashi…

July 5, 2016

In collaboration with Weber Family Farms in Petaluma, The Sonoma Biochar Initiative and Sonoma Ecology Center are now offering buckets…

April 28, 2016

Shanti Permaculture Farm is hosting a Biochar Demonstration on Saturday, April 30 at 10:00 AM until 4 PM at 16715…

April 21, 2016

Closing the Circle: Linked Responses to California’s Critical Environmental Challenges David Morell, PhD California faces three difficult environment-based challenges: continuing…

April 5, 2016

The Synergy of Science and Industry:  Biochar’s Connection to Ecology, Soil, Food and Energy Registration is now open for what…