Learning Lab 06: Biochar 101, Healing Ecosystems with Regenerative Enterprise

​Session rescheduled to Thursday, September 11.

​"Biochar 101: Healing Ecosystems with Regenerative Enterprise" with John Webster, BiocharOnSite.

​As industrial agricultural ventures continue to consume arable land, many farmers face the stark reality of soil degradation. Biochar—black carbon produced by burning biomass like trees—can support the regeneration of soil, help with water retention, reduce nitrous oxide emissions, and so much more. This simple, elegant technique can be easily adopted, integrated and scaled, supporting everyone from homesteaders to investors looking for opportunities to nourish and regenerate ecosystems.

​For this Learning Lab we’ll be joined by biochar expert and communications leader John Webster, who regularly educates and consults businesses in how to integrate biochar into their practices.

​We’ll break down the basics of biochar: what it is, how it’s made, and why it matters for environmental and community resilience. We’ll also explore how biochar opens doors for regenerative businesses—from local production models to large-scale carbon markets.

​Whether you’re curious about improving your soil, starting a small regenerative venture, or exploring connection between biochar and planetary health, this session will be a great starting place to get acquainted with the fundamentals of this simple and effective ecological alchemy.

​Learning Lab is a live, interactive webinar series where land stewards from around the world learn and connect with leading experts in regeneration. Learning Labs are recorded and added to Ma Earth's Learning Lab library.