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.