Join us for the Biochar Field Day on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (1:00–5:00 p.m.) at Spruce Haven Farm, Union Springs, NY. This free event will highlight biochar’s role in sustainable agriculture, featuring presentations, demonstrations, and a pyrolysis unit tour. Farmers, researchers, and agricultural professionals are invited to learn about practical applications, energy and nutrient impacts, and on-farm experiences with biochar.
Pre-registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome.
Location: Spruce Haven Farm
5004 White Rd,
Union Springs, NY 13160
Agenda
1:00 – 1:10 PM – Welcome and Overview – (Debbie Aller)
1:10 – 1:30 PM – Sustainability at Spruce Haven Farm and Our Biochar Journey (Doug Young)
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Biochar Overview and Integration at Spruce Haven Farm (Johannes Lehmann)
2:00 – 2:30 PM – From Manure to Biochar: Pyrolysis Unit Tour (Robert Aldi, Lucinda Li, Johannes Lehmann)
2:30 – 3:00 PM – Does Producing Biochar Work from an Energy and Nutrient Standpoint? (Lucinda Lu)
3:00 – 3:15 PM – Questions and Discussion
3:15 – 3:45 PM – Biochar Application to Soil: Practical Insights (Debbie Aller)
3:45 – 4:05 PM – Manure vs. Biochar or Both? (Kirsten Workman)
4:05 – 4:20 PM – Biochar Application Demonstration (Kirsten Workman, Doug Young)
4:20 – 4:30 – Questions and Final Remarks (Debbie Aller)
4:30 – 5:00 PM – Optional trip to the biochar, manure, and fertilizer research plots (Debbie Aller, Kirsten Workman, Doug Young)