Nantucket commissioners weigh on‑island biochar production to improve clay soils The commission discussed partnering with American Farmland Trust and local farms to produce biochar on‑island, prioritize local production before field trials, and visit existing operations to choose equipment and sites; a preliminary AFT budget of about $300,000 over five years was cited.

Nantucket is taking a bold step towards sustainability by exploring local biochar production to revitalize its clay soils and manage woody debris.

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