In this episode of The Biochar Show, host John Webster speaks with Chris Wiberg from Timber Products Inspection about the importance of biochar testing standards and the development of the American National Standard for biochar analysis. They discuss the challenges faced by the industry, the need for consistent testing methodologies, and the impact of these standards on the biochar market. Chris shares insights from his extensive experience in laboratory testing and the future directions for biochar research and development.

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• Biomass Energy Lab
• Timber Products Inspection

Since 2019, John Webster has run Go Biochar, a leading source for bulk biochar sales & service, biochar technical consulting, field demonstrations, and product development across agriculture, forestry, fuels, and carbon markets. John serves as Director of Development for BiocharOnSite and was formerly the Director of Communications for the US Biochar Initiative. Through these roles, he has helped expand awareness, shape national conversations, and move the industry toward commercial adoption. John brings deep experience and a storyteller’s approach to the program. His mission is to connect the dots between local practices and global carbon goals. For him, biochar is more than a product. It’s a key to rebuilding resilient soils, slashing emissions, and creating circular economies. Nature pulls carbon from the sky. Biochar helps us keep it in the ground!

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