“Farmers are always improving their farms,” says Cornell. “They want to increase profitability, productivity and sustainability. They are stewards of the land, always working to care for what they have for the next generation.”
That’s why he believes this is the perfect time for farmers to renew their focus on improving their land by using conservation practices such as no-till and cover crops.
“While we are figuring out what the carbon market looks like, this is a great opportunity for farmers to start doing some investigations on their own ground on how to put carbon-smart practices to work,” he says. “We want farmers to be in a position to be flexible enough to adapt to the next round of changes or the next opportunity to make on-farm profit.”
Nevertheless, there is always cost and risk associated with starting anything new. Farmers are the ones putting it on the line while companies may reap the benefits without taking the same risks.
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