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Why Healthy Soil Is the Foundation of Life Soil is more than dirt beneath our feet — it’s a living, breathing ecosystem that supports nearly all terrestrial life. Yet modern agriculture has pushed this ecosystem to its limits. Years of intensive farming, erosion, and chemical dependency have left millions of acres depleted of organic matter and nutrients. Biochar offers a powerful, science-backed way to rebuild soil health naturally . Through its unique physical and chemical

In a featured episode of Modern Farming, Phil Blom, CEO of TerraChar®, discusses how biochar is reshaping the intersection of agriculture, sustainability, and climate innovation. With more than a decade of leadership in the biochar movement, Phil offers an in-depth look at how this remarkable material is redefining soil management and carbon solutions.

The Future of Sustainable Farming Begins with Carbon Across the globe, farmers and environmental scientists are facing an urgent challenge — how to restore degraded soils while reducing the greenhouse gases that drive climate change. The answer, it turns out, may lie in one of humanity’s oldest agricultural practices, reborn through modern science: biochar . At TerraChar® , we believe biochar represents the intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge environmental technol

Minneapolis, MN – September 15–18, 2025 — TerraChar® proudly joined leaders, innovators, and researchers from across the continent at the 2025 North American Biochar Conference (NABC) , held at the Minneapolis Convention Center . As one of the Silver Sponsors and a featured exhibitor , TerraChar® reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the global biochar movement and driving innovation in carbon-smart solutions. Hosted by the United States Biochar Initiative (USBI) , this ye