Big strides were made in 2021 for carbon markets, and the agriculture industry is building on that momentum going into 2022.
John Pullis is an agronomist for Agoro Carbon Alliance. He recognizes there are a lot of options out there for growers, but they need to look for a program that works for their needs and wants.
“There’s programs out there that are built for long-term, and if a grower is looking for a long-term change or adoption of a long-term practice, then that’s a very good fit for them,” says Pullis. “If they’re looking to trial something for a year, then look for a program that’s on a trial basis. [We] look at the practices each program offers and sees what fits best for what they’re interested in doing.”
Agoro Carbon Alliance helps farmer see what practices qualify for carbon credits, provide technical support, and the know-how to implement.
“We’re working one-on-one with growers and saying, ‘If you want to try this practice, this would be your estimated payment and this would be your adoption practice,’” he says. “Again, looking at the contracts or looking at the different specifications of the program and saying, ‘Where does this fit in with what the grower is actually looking to do?’”
If you’re considering carbon, Pullis says the first thing growers should do is get their data together.
“Make sure you have your historical data, your current data, applications and what you’re doing on your farm because the data is a big part of participating in these carbon markets,” he says. “The better you are prepared with your data in hand, the better you’re going to succeed in these programs.”
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