A biochar kiln demonstration is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, weather and fire restrictions permitting. This in-person demonstration, which also demonstrates biochar production using a flame lid kiln, is free and open to the public.

Biochar Charcoal particles mixed with soil. Participants will learn to build and use a portable flame lid kiln to make biochar. Uses of biochar include: Soil conditioner to improve water holding capacity and nutrient availability; adsorption of pollutants for dairy farms, landfills, or mining; Production of bioenergy fuels, including syngas and bio-oil. Direct carbon sequestration (half-life of biochar molecules is 1,000 years). The advantages and challenges of using biochar are: Raise awareness about biochar. creating markets; raw material properties and variability; and matching biochar quality to specific applications.

Learn more about fire permits, fire safety, water sources, ignition and extinguishing.

This demonstration will be led by University of Arizona Gila County Co-Extension Agent Chris Jones and presented by The Extension in collaboration with the Young Public Library and the Pleasant Valley Fire Department. For more information, please contact Jones at (928) 402-8586 or [email protected]