This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast this series is Angela del Pilar Barrero Bernal from Bodega de la Finca in Colombia. Angela is a coffee producer and an agricultural finance expert with experience in the Palm Oil Industry.

In this episode of the series, Angela and Lee discuss the revolutionary potential of biochar.

Angela explains the process of creating biochar in an oxygen-free environment, the unique properties of lignin, and how biochar transforms soil by improving its physical and chemical structure.

The conversation delves into the use of biochar in renewable energy and its potential global implications for climate and agriculture.

The episode underscores biochar's significant role in enhancing soil health and productivity in the coffee industry.

00:00 Unlocking the Secrets of Biochar

00:55 Sponsored Message: Become a Coffee Consultant

01:33 Introduction to the Episode and Guest

02:25 Exploring Biochar's Production and Benefits

04:14 The Transformative Power of Biochar on Soil

07:19 Formulating Biochar for Maximum Effectiveness

10:16 Biochar's Versatility and Market Potential

12:31 Biochar Production Methods and Applications

17:34 Closing Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up

Connect with Angela and Bodega de la Finca here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-del-pilar-barrero-bernal-460107a1/

https://www.instagram.com/bodegadelafinca/

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