“Regenerative Agriculture” describes farming and grazing practices that, among other benefits, reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity – resulting in both carbon drawdown and improving the water cycle.
Carbon Farming: Harnessing The Power of The Soil
Carbon Farming is one of the newest trends to help the environment. It is possible that many private companies or government programs will be ready to pay farmers for keeping carbon locked in the soil. The global carbon market is estimated at $160 billion, according to a Refinitiv study.
The sustainable farms and fields bill, Senate Bill 5947, would provide $1 million in 2020-21 to launch a grant program for carbon-sequestering and greenhouse-gas-reducing practices; supporters hope those funds would double or triple in the years to come. Over 65 farms and organizations from across Washington state have signed onto a letter of support for the Sustainable Farms and Fields grant program. Supporters include Tilth Alliance, Northwest Farmers Union, Family Wineries of Washington State, The Nature Conservancy, Wilcox Farm, Finnriver Farm and Cidery, and Bale Breaker Brewing Company. The final report can be found here.