Many farmers are on a fact-finding mission to see how carbon markets can benefit their bottom line.
A new study aimed to get beyond the hype of carbon markets has found that farmers are interested in getting paid for conservation practices, but participation in carbon programs remains relatively low.
Seventy-two percent of farmers are aware of carbon offerings, but only three percent are enrolled in a carbon program.
Ben Gordon, carbon and ecosystem service portfolio leader with Corteva Agriscience, says they are finding that there are barriers to adopting practices like cover crops and reduced tillage that increase carbon sequestration.
