Saving Florida’s Citrus Groves by Turning Waste into Biochar

A project in Avon Park, FL by Zack Farr
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A nonprofit project by Biotech Applied Research (BAR) converting dead citrus trees into climate-positive soil and clean water.
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Backers: 14
Average Daily Pledges: $97
Average Pledge Per Backer: $215

Funding: $3,015 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 15th -> Jun 14th (60 days)
Project By: Zack Farr
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Latest News

25 TONS OF BIOCHAR PRODUCED IN 3 DAYS!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone!  Thank you for supporting our initiatives. Even with the current financial situation we are in, and the limited biochar production we've experienced over the past 4 months, its a privilege to announce we've produced 25 tons of... (Read More)

BACK UP AND RUNNING! TIME TO PLAY CATCH UP!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your support as of today, May 6th 2026. Hope everyone had a great Cinco De Mayo 🎊 . While taco's were consumed, the biggest blessing we received yesterday was Permission to Operate (PTO) by the Highlands County FDEP and FFS.... (Read More)

We are on our way, and appreciate your help!!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
From our team to yours, thank you for your support! We've hit lots of roadblocks recently, primarily due to the drought in Florida and the limited days we are able to turn on our biochar-producing machine. That said, we received an FDEP exemption and... (Read More)

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