Inside Biochar: Experts Discuss Activated Charcoal and Herd Health in Canada
Recorded
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 · 8:30 a.m.
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
If oil was the “black gold” of the twentieth century, biochar will be the “black gold” of the twenty-first. Biochar, activated charcoal, wood charcoal, sequestered carbon—whatever name you call it, it’s arrived on the Canadian agricultural landscape with a bang, and it’s here to stay.
Environmentalists have long been touting biochar as an important way to sequester carbon (mitigating carbon emissions) and improve soils. But Europe has also long been using biochar in animal feed, to improve gut health in livestock, increase milk and egg production, and even reduce odours.
This free interactive panel discussion will show how Canadian farmers are using activated charcoal today, what the latest biochar research is saying, and what direction the application of biochar to Canadian farms might take over the near future. You’ll hear:
- Kathleen Draper share the many uses of biochar in agriculture around the world.
- Dr. Abigail Carpenter explains what she has learned in studying biochar’s effects on methane gas production and gut health of dairy cows.
- Aaron Smith talk about his use of activated charcoal in his prized holstein cows over the last 12 months.
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Education & learning
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ADDITIONAL INFO
Categories:
Education & learning
Science & tech
When:
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 · 8:30 a.m.
Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Duration: 2 hours
Price:Free
Language:English
Who can attend?Anyone with the event link can attend
Gail is a dairy nutritionist working in technical services for CSA Animal Nutrition in Dayton, OH. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor of Dairy Nutrition Management at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, where her research focused...
US Director, Ithaka Institute for Carbon Intelligence
Kathleen Draper has contributed extensively to biochar research, communication and outreach through her roles as US Director of the Ithaka Institute for Carbon Intelligence, Board Chair of the International Biochar Initiative (IBI) Board, and...
Aaron Smith is the owner operator of Don-Mair Farms Ltd. in Mt Hope, ON and a Dairy Consultant for Prairie Micro-tech. He is currently farming 500 acres while operating a 75 head milking herd of Holsteins, using activated charcoal in his calf...
Dave is a Senior Partner with Rocket Builders and is business consultant and advisor for various technology companies. He is currently a Mentor in Residence at Simon Fraser University Venture Connection and a guest lecturer at the New Ventures BC...
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