Five Questions to Ask Before Signing a Soil Carbon Contract

Five Questions to Ask Before Signing a Soil Carbon Contract

Farmers’ options for signing a soil carbon contracts are multiplying. What are some considerations before signing up the farm?

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Rethinking Carbon's "Additionality" Requirement

Rethinking Carbon's "Additionality" Requirement

Soil carbon contracts usually require that any CO2 offsets be in addition to what would have been sequestered by normal farming practices. Does this make sense?

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Creating Carbon Credits

Creating Carbon Credits

There are three things farmers should understand about carbon credits: who creates them, how they are packaged into a salable commodity, and who buys them.

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An Ag Data Checklist for Evaluating Carbon Platforms

An Ag Data Checklist for Evaluating Carbon Platforms

As more carbon reduction programs are marketed to farmers, here is my checklist for understanding the possible long-term implications for the farm.

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