Biochar Webinar Series
Event Details
Date
November 10, 2020
November 12, 2020
November 17, 2020
November 19, 2020
Host
CCE Suffolk County
Deborah Aller
email Deborah Aller
Webinar 1: Biochar Basics Overview
Tuesday, November 10 -12:00 - 2:30 PM (EST)
Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...
Biochar: an introduction to a sustainable soil amendment
Deborah Aller, PhD, Agricultural Stewardship Specialist, CCE - Suffolk
USBI: Introduction to the biochar community
Tom Miles, Executive Director - USBI (United States Biochar Initiative)
Biochar for climate mitigation: withdrawing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sequestering it in soil
Johannes Lehmann, PhD, Professor - Cornell University
Webinar 2: Science Behind Biochar
Thursday, November 12 - 5:00 - 7:30 PM (EST)
Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...
Properties of biochar and torrefied biomass: the science in the analytical black box
Jillian Goldfarb, PhD, Assistant Professor - Cornell University
Advances in biochar production
Bernardo Del Campo, PhD, President - ARTi (Advanced Renewable Technology International)
Valorization of biochar: Applications in nutrient recycling from animal manure
Chumki Banik, PhD, Research Associate - Iowa State University
Webinar 3: Ornamental Nursery Applications of Biochar
Tuesday, November 17, 12:00 - 2:30 PM (EST)
Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4i1atbu3T-aha9QnzgjgkQ
Biochar as a substrate in container production
Neil Mattson, PhD, Associate Professor - Cornell University
Biochar nursery trials in Long Island container and field production
Deborah Aller, PhD, Agricultural Stewardship Specialist, & Mina Vescera, Nursery/Landscape Specialist, CCE-Suffolk
Biochar as a soil amendment for blueberry production
Bryan Sales, PhD, Assistant Professor - University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Webinar 4: Landscape Applications of Biochar
Thursday, November 19, 5:00 - 7:30 PM (EST)
Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...
Biochar and biosolids increase tree growth and improve soil quality for urban landscapes
Bryant Scharenbroch, PhD Assistant Professor - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Biochar as a soil amendment to improve tree survival and health in the urban environment
Emma Schaffert, The F. A. Bartlett Tree Experts, North Carolina
Field and landscape applications of biochar using a variety of methods
Andrew Borner, Owner of Natural Plant Solutions - Shaw Island, WA
Upcoming Events
Wine Sensory Evaluation Workshop
April 26, 2024 : Wine Sensory Evaluation Workshop
Staatsburg, NY
In collaboration with Jeremy Schuster, Viticulture Specialist at the ENYCHP, Dr. Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Specialists with the Cornell Craft Beverage Institute, will be presenting a wine production-focused, interactive workshop on sensory evaluation.
What is my vine trying to tell me?
May 15, 2024 : What is my vine trying to tell me?
Plattsburgh, NY
Are your grapevines showing signs of discoloration or stunted growth? Don't ignore these warning signs! Join us on May 15th at the Cliton County CCE office to learn about the essential nutrients that grapevines require to thrive, identify the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, and how to fix them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grapevine cultivation skills! Attendance is free, but registration is required.
How man's best friend can help find Spotted Lanternfly
May 21, 2024
Millbrook, NY
Come and join us at the Dutchess County CCE office on May 21st for a special demonstration by Jennifer Fimbel, the Agriculture and Horticulture Program Leader with Dutchess County CCE. You will get to see her SLF K9 Cole in action as they demonstrate how man's best friend can be used to detect the Spotted Lanternfly. Attendance is free, but registration is required