Usually, your money is not given directly to the farmer but rather to recognized and trustful partners (NGOs, universities etc.) operating in the regions of the trials you selected. These partners are in direct contact with the farmers and make sure your money is indeed used to buy the biochar needed by the farmers. However, this intermediary service is not financed by your donation which is entirely devoted to paying the biochar. The additional costs are covered by financial partners of Biochartrust or private donations (separate from the sponsoring system) which can be made through this website.