From Shutdown to Scale-Up: What Federal and State Policy Means for Biochar in 2026

​Featuring:

​Maureen Walsh, Executive Director, U.S. Biochar Coalition.

​Jason Dodier, Co-Founder & CCO, Grain Ecosystem

​Join us for a fast, focused briefing on the policy landscape shaping biochar’s path in 2026.

​We’ll break down how the agreement to reopen the Federal Government will affect key agencies, what’s at stake for 45Q and the Farm Bill, and where bipartisan momentum is emerging, from the Fix Our Forests Act to wildfire, soil carbon, and MRV legislation.

​At the state level, we’ll unpack movement in California, New York, and Maryland, including legislative and regulatory trends, procurement opportunities, and the early signals for 2026 policymaking.

​The session will close with practical guidance on how producers, forest owners, and project developers can engage with USBC efforts, contribute intel, and help shape policy outcomes, followed by an open Q&A and a strategic outlook for the year ahead.

​A must-attend conversation for anyone navigating biochar deployment, policy, or market development in 2026.