Earlier today reCap joined the “Building Better Soils in Florida: Biochar and Compost Workshop” at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, and it was one of those mornings that makes you optimistic about the future of Florida agriculture. Central Florida growers, researchers, USDA staff, and conservation partners all came together around a shared goal: building healthier, more resilient soils with biochar and compost.
We loved meeting with growers to hear what’s really happening in citrus and other crops—everything from disease pressure and input costs to the daily reality of managing sandy Florida soils. Being able to talk through how biochar can help with structure, water holding capacity, and nutrient retention when paired with good compost and sound management is exactly the kind of practical conversation we love.
Special thanks to the USDA NRCS district and state staff who took the time to walk through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the 336 soil health practices, and the financial incentives available to producers looking to adopt conservation‑focused tools like biochar and compost. Hearing directly from them about how EQIP can support soil‑building practices makes it much easier for growers to see a path from idea to implementation.
A huge shout out and thank you to Dr. Tripti Vashisth and the entire UF/IFAS team for organizing and sponsoring the workshop. Their work is a tremendous asset to Florida agriculture, especially as growers navigate changing conditions and look for solutions that are both scientifically sound and practically workable. UF/IFAS does an exceptional job connecting research to the real world, and this event was a perfect example of that in action.
We’re more excited than ever about the promise of biochar in Florida. With engaged growers, strong research from UF/IFAS, and programs like EQIP helping to support adoption, the momentum around soil health is real. At reCap, we’d love to help any Florida grower explore what our premium, OMRI-listed, Fresh Fro Florida biochar could do for their operation. If you’d like to learn more or talk through how biochar might fit into your soil health plan, click the Contact Us link to get in touch—we’d be glad to connect.
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