Developing Resources and Programming for the Emerging Carbon Market in Row Crop Production
Extension Education
Jessica Kelton
Regional Agent- Farm and Agribusiness Management
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Headland
Abstract
Developing Resources and Programming for the Emerging Carbon Market in Row Crop Production
Kelton, J.1and W. Sawadgo2
1Regional Farm and Agribusiness Agent, Auburn University, Headland, AL 36345
2Extension Specialist, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
As the voluntary carbon market gains momentum in the United States, growers and landowners of row crop acreage have increased opportunities to receive payments through carbon capture on the farm. However, like with any emerging industry, information and resources to evaluate the market have been sparse, making it difficult for growers to understand the complexity of carbon credits prior to signing contracts. A collective effort was made by the Farm and Agribusiness Team in 2020 and 2021 to develop resources and implement programming to facilitate grower education and awareness of the carbon market and related conservation practices. Resources developed include two Extension publications, two Extension news articles, one magazine article with statewide distribution, one podcast, and a number of news interviews. Programming has included two in-person meetings dedicated to the introduction of the carbon market, four webinars, and multiple presentations at production meetings and conferences. Carbon marketing will also be included as a highlight topic of 2022 in the Alabama campaign, ‘Down to Earth- Agriculture Sustains Alabama.’ Although the carbon market has little oversight and regulation, which poses several issues for those developing resources and educational material, it is important to provide comprehensive information, as it is currently understood, to producers considering carbon credit contracts.
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Authors: Jessica Kelton, Wendiam Sawadgo
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Kelton, J. Regional Agent- Farm and Agribusiness Management, Auburn University, Alabama, 36345
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Sawadgo, W. Extension Specialist, Auburn University, Alabama, 36849