Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Markets
Atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, are increasing as a result of human activity. GHGs could cause harmful changes in temperature and climate. Through carbon and GHG markets, agricultural producers and others who generate GHGs can reduce their emissions to generate “credits,” which can be purchased by other sources required to offset their emissions.
USDA Resources
Climate Change Resource Center
Agricultural Land Tenure and Carbon Offsets
NRCS AgLearn Courses on Air Quality, Energy and Climate (available for IDP credit)
Economics of Sequestering Carbon in the US Agricultural Sector
The Role of Agriculture in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Other Resources
Building Forest Carbon Projects (Step-by-Step Overview and Guide)
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Opportunities for Livestock Management in the US