18 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY FEBRUARY 5-11, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com Researchers are banding together to turn fire-prone eucalyptus into biochar for use by local growers. By Katie Rodriguez NEW LIFE The Elkhorn Slough Foundation owns five organic farms, four of which are leased out to small growers, including Brothers Ranch (below), where a eucalyptus conversion project is underway. Photos by Daniel Dreifuss
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