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Truterra launched its carbon program in 2021 with a focus on delivering high-quality field-level data, supporting science-based measurement and verification, and advancing transparency.

Unique to the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund is its outcomes-based approach, 50% upfront payment, and farmer-friendly mission.

Farmers who have already adopted minimum tillage, plant cover crops, or extend their crop rotations can make money from this carbon removal program.

The Carbon Bridge program, launched in early 2022, is designed to reduce the risk for farmers adopting regenerative ag practices.

Cargill’s pilot program exceeded expectations. Cargill RegenConnect is now available in 15 states throughout the Corn Belt.  

 CarbonNOW hones in on improved soil fertility with its soil probiotics and is a viable option for farmers who may not meet the practice change requirements of other carbon market programs.

Indigo’s carbon program started in 2019, with its first issuance sequestering just under 19,000 tons of carbon from 175 farmers.

Part of its ForGround platform, Bayer’s carbon program aims to connect growers to benefits and opportunities. 

Corteva Agriscience offers a farmer-focused carbon program, launched as a pilot in 2021.

Officially launched in June 2021, Agoro Carbon offers both row crop and range and pasture opportunities. Originally a part of Yara, the company became a separate legal entity in early 2022.