Biochar as a
Business
There’s a gap in the biochar world. Not how to make it — how to build a business around charring biomass as a service.
8 modules. 7 weeks. Led by Kelpie Wilson and Eric Mayer of Napachar — both have run biochar service operations. You’ll finish with a priced estimate, a permitting framework, and a reviewed business plan.
One bad job estimate costs more than this course.
You’ll go from curious to confident — making your first batch, improving your soil, growing stronger plants, and spending less on inputs.
Six sessions that change how
you work with land
$2,076 of training.
Yours for $299.
“This was one of the best courses I have taken in a long time! The content and delivery was excellent, the teaching professional, clear and fun.”
“Students were more excited about biochar at the end than at the start — and well equipped to spread awareness and get to work.”
“I can’t think of a better place to start if you are interested in the world of biochar.”
Kelpie Wilson
Mechanical engineer and analyst with 35 years of experience in renewable energy, sustainable forestry, and resource conservation. Working in biochar since 2008 and a founding board member of the US Biochar Initiative.
Author of The Biochar Handbook (Chelsea Green, 2024 — #1 in Soil Science on Amazon). She hosts the Biochar in the Woods network and presents workshops annually across the US from her homestead in rural Oregon.
Read the full story →The Burn to Learn Guarantee
Complete the course. Make your first batch. Apply it to your soil. If you don’t see real improvement within one growing season, just email us.
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Frequently asked questions
How long will I have access?+
One year from your start date — plenty of time to work through at your own pace.
Is it refundable?+
Yes — the Burn to Learn Guarantee means if your soil doesn’t improve after completing the course, we’ll refund you in full plus $100.
I already have the book — is this different?+
Very much so. The book covers what and why. The course shows you doing it — lighting the kiln, choosing feedstock, applying biochar in real systems. Plus a Q&A vault, kiln blueprints, recipes and ROI tools.
Can my partner watch with me?+
Yes! One “over the shoulder” viewer is fine. Just don’t share your login credentials.