Episode 9 Demystifying Biochar

Mark Highland, The Organic Mechanic As a young kid, Mark made his connection to the natural world early, digging around in his grandmother’s vegetable garden, pulling weeds, picking caterpillars off plants, and harvesting ripe fruit. The work was hard (but fun!) and he knew he was hooked from the moment he turned over that first forkful of rich Illinois soil. Academic studies and work experiences After high school, Mark earned a BS degree in Environmental Horticulture at the University of Flo...