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    • About
    • Many Uses For Biochar
      • The Many Uses of Biochar
      • Soil Conditioning
      • Carbon Sequestration
      • Energy Production
      • Gardens and Flower Beds
      • Potted Plants-Nurseries
      • Lawns, Shrubs and Trees
      • Planting Trees
      • Co-Composting
      • Field Applications
      • On The Farm
      • In The Barn
      • Remediation
      • Litter Supplement
      • Food Storage
      • In The building sector
      • Biogas Slurry Treatment
      • medical uses
      • Textiles
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Genesisbiochar@gmail.com

  • Home
  • Resources
  • About
  • Many Uses For Biochar
    • The Many Uses of Biochar
    • Soil Conditioning
    • Carbon Sequestration
    • Energy Production
    • Gardens and Flower Beds
    • Potted Plants-Nurseries
    • Lawns, Shrubs and Trees
    • Planting Trees
    • Co-Composting
    • Field Applications
    • On The Farm
    • In The Barn
    • Remediation
    • Litter Supplement
    • Food Storage
    • In The building sector
    • Biogas Slurry Treatment
    • medical uses
    • Textiles
  • Shop
  • Policies
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Organic carbon based soil conditioner

Made in Montana, Genesis Biochar is a carbon-rich, porous material created by pyrolyzing white wood forest biomass in a high-temperature, low-oxygen environment. This process produces two types of carbon: stable carbon and labile carbon. The stable carbon is highly resistant to decomposition, remaining locked in the soil for hundreds, even thousands, of years, providing long-term carbon sequestration. The labile carbon, on the other hand, is more readily broken down by soil microbes, releasing nutrients that support microbial activity and plant growth in the short term.


Genesis Biochar is USDA Organic Certified, Biopreferred, and 100% compliant with regenerative farming and sustainable practices, making it a powerful tool for soil enhancement. It significantly improves soil fertility, boosts water retention, and acts as a reliable carbon sequestration method. Biochar helps your soil retain essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and potassium through its high Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), which prevents these nutrients from leaching away during rain or irrigation. By enhancing CEC, Genesis Biochar ensures that nutrients remain available to plants for longer periods, promoting healthier crops and soil.


In addition to increasing Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), Genesis Biochar also increases Anion Exchange Capacity (AEC). AEC refers to the soil’s ability to retain negatively charged ions, such as nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate. By adding biochar, which has a high surface area and negatively charged particles, the soil can hold onto these essential nutrients more effectively, improving nutrient availability and retention. This increase in both CEC and AEC makes Genesis Biochar a powerful tool for improving overall soil health and ensuring that plants have access to both cations and anions for optimal growth.


Key Benefits of Genesis Biochar

  • Boost Crop Yields: Genesis Biochar improves soil fertility, even in poor conditions, leading to higher crop yields.
  • Fertilizer Efficiency: By increasing CEC and AEC, Genesis Biochar optimizes nutrient retention and reduces fertilizer runoff, leaching, and percolation.
  • Moisture Retention: The high surface area of biochar helps the soil retain moisture, ensuring plant resilience during dry spells and reducing the need for frequent irrigation.
  • Microbial Growth: Biochar creates a habitat for beneficial soil microbes, promoting healthy microbial populations essential for nutrient cycling, disease resistance, and the uptake of essential nutrients and micronutrients 
  • Disease Protection: Biochar helps protect against both foliar and soil-borne diseases, fostering healthier plants by enhancing soil structure and microbial activity.
  • Nutrient Density: Biochar promotes the growth of nutrient-dense crops that are vital for human health and vitality.


Purchase in Buckets, Boxes, Super Sacks or in Bulk.   Order yours now

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Genesis Compost: Nutrient-Rich Organic Blend

Genesis Compost is a multi-input, nutrient-rich organic blend that is OMRI approved, ensuring it meets the highest standards for organic gardening and farming. The compost provides immediate nutrient release, improving soil structure and introducing a diverse range of beneficial microorganisms.


Key Benefits of Genesis Compost

  • Improves Soil Structure: Adds organic matter that enhances soil aeration and water retention.
  • Boosts Plant Health: Provides immediate nutrients to improve plant growth and disease resistance.
  • Microbial Activity: Introduces beneficial microorganisms that help break down organic matter and enhance nutrient cycling.
  • Nutrient Availability: Helps make nutrients more available to plants, promoting healthier, more productive crops.
     

Genesis Biochar/Compost Mix: Pre-Mixed for Optimal Results

In addition to offering Genesis Biochar and Genesis Compost separately, we also offer a pre-mixed Biochar/Compost Mix. This mix combines the long-term carbon sequestration benefits of biochar with the immediate nutrient availability of compost. The pre-mixed Biochar/Compost Mix not only enhances microbial activity but also inoculates the soil with essential microorganisms, nutrients, and micronutrients, effectively “filling the tank.” Compost serves to populate the soil with a thriving community of microbes that helps “fuel” nutrient cycling and boosts the biochar’s ability to retain and release nutrients. The addition of compost also increases Anion Exchange Capacity (AEC)—the soil’s ability to retain negatively charged ions like nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate, while the biochar increases Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), improving nutrient retention and plant access to both cations and anions.


How Does Genesis Biochar Carbon Removal Work?

When white wood forest biomass is pyrolyzed to create Genesis Biochar, the carbon is stabilized and stored in a form that resists decomposition. The stable carbon in biochar acts as a permanent carbon sink in the soil, effectively locking carbon away and helping mitigate climate change. This long-term carbon storage reduces the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. The labile carbon in the biochar provides readily available nutrients for plants, encouraging microbial activity and boosting soil health. By combining biochar with compost, you get the benefits of both long-term carbon sequestration and immediate nutrient availability.


Key Benefits of Genesis Biochar & Compost Mix

  • Boost Crop Yields: Genesis Biochar improves soil fertility, even in poor conditions, leading to higher crop yields when combined with compost.
  • Fertilizer Efficiency: The Biochar/Compost Mix reduces fertilizer runoff, leaching, and percolation, optimizing nutrient use and reducing agricultural pollution.
  • Moisture Retention: The mix helps retain moisture in the soil, enhancing plant resilience during dry spells.
  • Microbial Growth: Biochar creates a habitat for beneficial soil microbes, while compost inoculates the soil with even more microbial life, improving nutrient cycling and disease resistance.
  • Disease Protection: This combination helps protect against both foliar and soil-borne diseases, leading to healthier plants.
  • Nutrient Density: The Biochar/Compost Mix promotes the growth of nutrient-dense crops that are vital for human health and vitality.
     

Understanding Cation and Anion Exchange Capacity (CEC & AEC)

  • Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) refers to the soil’s ability to hold onto positively charged ions (cations), such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Genesis Biochar increases CEC by providing more surface area and negatively charged particles that attract and hold these essential nutrients, preventing them from leaching away during rain or irrigation.
     
  • Anion Exchange Capacity (AEC) refers to the soil’s ability to hold onto negatively charged ions (anions), such as nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate. Compost, rich in organic matter and humic substances, enhances both CEC and AEC, providing additional anionic sites that hold vital nutrients. This ensures that both cations and anions are available to plants, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and improving nutrient retention.
     

Together, Genesis Biochar and Genesis Compost improve both CEC and AEC, resulting in soil that can retain and exchange nutrients more effectively, leading to healthier plant growth and improved soil structure.


Join the Regenerative Farming Revolution

Genesis Biochar and our Biochar/Compost Mix are perfect for a wide range of growers: agronomists, farmers, ranchers, cannabis cultivators, dairies, orchards, nurseries, and organic gardeners. Our mix is designed to improve soil health, increase productivity, and mitigate climate change, offering a powerful tool for all types of agricultural professionals. Experience the transformative power of Genesis Biochar and Genesis Compost and cultivate healthier plants, thriving harvests, and a more sustainable future.


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Available in buckets, boxes, super sacks, or bulk.


Learn more about the benefits of our Biochar/Compost Mix by checking out the detailed report on our Resources page. Together, let’s create healthier soils and a more resilient agricultural system for future generations.


Healthy soil produces healthy plants, and healthy plants produce healthy people.


Contact us to learn more about Genesis Biochar and how it can revolutionize your agricultural practices while mitigating climate change. Together, let's cultivate a brighter tomorrow.

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 Dive deep into why healthy soil is crucial — not just for plants, but for people too —  how biochar works like a "micro-hotel," creating permanent homes for soil microbes to thrive. 

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🌱 Exciting Opportunity: NRCS 336 Grant Funding for Biochar and Compost! 🌱

Dear Farmers, Ranchers, gardeners and Soil Enthusiasts,

Are you ready to take your agricultural practices to the next level of sustainability and productivity? We have fantastic news for you! The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering grant funding through the NRCS 336 program specifically for the purchase and application of biochar and compost.


Why Should You Take Advantage of this Opportunity?

🌿 Enhance Soil Health: Biochar and compost are powerful soil amendments that improve soil structure, promote nutrient retention, and foster beneficial microbial activity, leading to healthier and more resilient soils.

💧 Improve Water Efficiency: By enhancing soil water retention capacity, biochar and compost help to mitigate drought stress and improve water-use efficiency, ensuring your crops thrive even in challenging conditions.

🌾 Boost Crop Yields: Studies have shown that the application of biochar and compost can significantly increase crop yields by providing a nutrient-rich environment and promoting root development.

🌎 Contribute to Climate Mitigation: Biochar has the remarkable ability to sequester carbon in soil for centuries, making it an effective tool for mitigating climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

How Can You Access NRCS 336 Grant Funding?

It's simple! Contact your local NRCS office to inquire about the availability of NRCS 336 grant funding in your area. Work with NRCS professionals to develop a conservation plan tailored to your specific agricultural operation and goals, including the incorporation of biochar and compost.


Join the Movement Towards Sustainable Agriculture!

Seize this opportunity to invest in the health of your soil, the productivity of your crops, and the resilience of your farm. Apply for NRCS 336 grant funding today and embark on a journey towards sustainable agriculture practices that benefit both your farm and the environment.


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What is Genesis Biochar

What is Biochar?

Genesis Biochar is an organic certified, stable carbon-based soil conditioner produced through the process of pyrolysis. Our substrate consists of softwood, wood chips, and sawmill waste. Pyrolysis involves heating biomass to high temperatures exceeding 1000°F in a low-oxygen environment, leading to the transformation of organic matter into a stable carbon.


Biochar is a highly porous material with a large surface area, making it an effective soil amendment and carbon sequestration tool. When incorporated into soil, biochar enhances soil structure, improves water retention, increases nutrient availability, and fosters a habitat for beneficial soil microorganisms. Additionally, biochar has the remarkable ability to sequester carbon in soil for extended periods, thereby aiding in mitigating climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.


In agricultural practices, Genesis Biochar is utilized to enhance soil fertility, boost crop yields, and enhance overall soil health. It is also employed in various environmental applications, including wastewater treatment, remediation of contaminated soils, and as a renewable energy source.

Overall, Genesis Biochar represents a promising sustainable solution for soil improvement, carbon sequestration, and environmental remediation, contributing to endeavors for a more sustainable and resilient future.


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Purchase Options

We offer a variety of purchase options

Monthly production capacity of one thousand cubic yards.

  • Five Gallon Buckets
  • One Cubic Foot Boxes
  • One Cubic Yard Totes
  • Forty Cubic Foot Totes
  • Ten to One Hundred Twenty Yard Truck Loads
  • One Cubic Yard Sack of Genesis Biochar Compost Mix
  • Compost Genesis Biochar Mix 5 Gallon Bucket
  • Bulk "by the yard" Compost Genesis Biochar Mix
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Genesis Biochar is made and shipped from Montana 

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If  you live in Wyoming please click this link to contact Dirt Works of Wyoming 

How To use genesis biochar as a soil conditioner

Genesis Biochar can be applied independently or inoculated with other soil amendments. The best long term results are achieved when used at a 10% ratio mixed into the top layer of soil to a depth below the root zone.


 Although the goal of 10% doesn’t have to go into the soil all at once but one time applications mixed with other inoculates such as compost are usually more efficient. Remember that Genesis Biochar is mostly stable carbon so it will not breakdown for hundreds of years. There is no gain if more than 10% to your soil. 

Learn More about biochar

There are vast amounts of research and general information available about biochar. 

If you are interested in learning more a good place to start is by reading the information in the RESOURCE  and Many Uses pages.

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owned and operated by a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation

The story of Potawatomi and other Neshnabe peoples stretches back to  times that precede written histories, beginning on the East Coast of  what is now North America. By the time Europeans arrived, a great  migration was complete and the tribes were living around the Great  Lakes, with a social structure that included a strong communal lifestyle  and seasonal life-ways. The people were bound together through ties of  kinship, custom and mutual necessity. Several removals devastated the  Potawatomi people after Europeans moved to present-day America, but a  resilient group, the Citizen Potawatomi refused to give up hope. People of the place of the fire  / Video about our history

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