Noam Bar’s Post

The science behind #soil carbon capture is squishy. What if we loved the soil less for the #carbon it captures and more for the #food it can grow? The #organic movement is rooted in healthy soil. Soil is also a hot topic in #regenerative agriculture. Let's be clear: Soil is important. But let's see it for what it IS rather than what it is NOT. 🥕 🍄 Healthy soil IS ... : - fertile, productive ground, and - a living ecosystem, which is more - resistant to disease and - water efficient, which means it is - more resilient (especially in times of drought). There is also a link between the health of the soil and the nutrient density of the crops produced. 🧚♀️ ✨ Healthy soil is NOT... : - a carbon capture "magic wand" that will save us from our carbon sins. (Please don't come for me with your pitchforks). This is tough because many programs, like the Farm Bill, want to pay farmers for their soils' carbon capture. "Rather than fixate on soil carbon ... the Farm Bill should focus on making agriculture more efficient. Helping farmers produce more food on existing farmland could save carbon-rich forests and peatlands from being cleared to meet demand for crops and livestock." And this is where healthy soil can really shine. https://lnkd.in/dpE6M4Vk #sustainableagriculture

Very interesting notes and information related to carbon capture in soil. Thanks for the to the point summary Philippa Lockwood #carboncapture #healthysoil #regenerative #smallholderfarmers

According to studies, agriculture consumes 70% of global water resources, while it emits up to 21% of greenhouse gases and has contributed to 40% of climate damage. So what, exactly, are the causes, types and effects of this contamination? While the scope of that question is far too broad to be answered in an article as brief as this, we will give readers an introduction to the first of those points. Here are a handful of the most common causes of pollution occurring in the farming industry today.

GREAT News! Did you know soil is a powerful carbon sink, drawing down 250 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually in the United States? Farmers, ranchers, and land managers can benefit financially by participating in carbon programs like Grass Roots Carbon, Kateri, ESMC, Agoro and the like where you can measure and showcase the carbon in your soil. Together, we can make a difference in combating climate change. Learn more about agriculture and how farmers and ranchers are actually helping to mitigate climate change. #soil #soilhealth #Agriculture #Farming #Carbon here: https://lnkd.in/gVZAtggN

🌎 The global industrial food system is characterized by extraction and degradation. It starts with soil on the farm, but the implications reach far beyond. 👩🏽🌾 Those who steward our soil have a tremendous opportunity to positively influence this through practice change. However, within an agricultural system that was intentionally designed to maximize efficiency and output at the expense of the health of the underlying assets – soil, water, and air – farmers are being asked to internalize the costs of doing something different, something that will also benefit the greater good. This is one of several barriers to transition. 💡 Equipped with an understanding of the benefits of regenerative farming and food systems - including the potential for positive economic outcomes - investment in this space appears to be a no-brainer. It can directly lead to improvements on the farm and for the climate, biodiversity, human nutrition and societal well-being, while serving diverse investment goals. 5️⃣ Here are 5 ways to invest in the stewards of our soil: https://lnkd.in/gd2geSqn #investment #soil #soilhealth #climate #regenerativeagriculture #farming #farmers #farmfinance

When it comes to transforming our industrial agriculture system, thanks Sarah Day Levesque for this terrific reminder that there are concrete opportunities to invest in the change we want to see! #regenerativeagriculture

The US farm bill has the potential to play a significant role in promoting climate-smart agriculture and enhancing soil carbon. This is crucial for farmers as they face the challenges of climate change. By implementing sustainable practices that increase soil carbon, farmers can improve soil health, enhance water retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The farm bill should prioritize policies and incentives that support farmers in adopting these climate-smart practices. #FarmBill #ClimateSmartAgriculture #climatechange

"It's not only about justice. Climate-smart agriculture is also about the impact that climate change is already having on farmers." I love to see stories about #regenerativeag in the Gulf South being amplified! #climateweek2024 #climatesmartag #climatesolutions

Farmland is carbon negative. What's all the fuss about? #sustainability #farmland #agriculture #climateaction #carbon #energy #water #environment #finance #investment https://lnkd.in/dJkM5UWs

"Scaling soil carbon farming does not occur in a vacuum – it needs a funding mechanism to support landholder initiatives and actions," - Matthew Warnken, Managing Director of AgriProve. As Australia continues its journey towards Net Zero, climate entrepreneur Matthew Warnken believes that carbon offsets offer two distinct opportunities for our country: an economic instrument for putting a price on carbon, and a funding mechanism for research and innovation that leads to practical action. Standing in the way of this opportunity for innovation, however, is the idea that carbon credits offer a 'licence to pollute' for fossil fuel companies. Learn more about this in Matthew's latest op-ed for Beef Central below. https://lnkd.in/dcHufe4f #MediaCoverage #Climate #NetZero #PublicRelations