Discovering the soil's solution to global climate change

Collaborative research, demonstration and implementation of soil carbon sequestration in rangeland, agricultural and forest soils.

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What is Carbon Farming?

Learn about practices that help soils collect atmospheric carbon

WHo Are Carbon Farmers?

Meet the agricultural producers with Carbon Farm Plans (CFPs)

The Science of Carbon Farming

Discover the latest studies and research in the field

News & Announcements

What’s new with Marin Carbon Project and our partners

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Our Mission

In response to the rapid pace of climate change,

the Marin Carbon Project (MCP) seeks to enhance carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions reduction in rangeland, agricultural, and forest ecosystems through applied research, demonstration and implementation.

Our Vision

Our vision is for Marin landowners and managers of agricultural ecosystems to serve as stewards of soil health and to undertake carbon farming in a manner that can improve on-farm productivity and viability, enhance ecosystem function,

and stop and reverse climate change

for the equitable benefit and enjoyment of all Marin’s residents.

If you are an agricultural producer or landowner seeking assistance in development of a Carbon Farm Plan (CFP), contact your local RCD or NRCS office.

Get started with your CFP.

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News

To counter the worsening drought, California needs healthy soils
It is time for California’s leaders to take bold action to improve the health of our soils, which would improve water storage capacity.
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calmatters.org
The World and What We Eat - Life & Thyme
The complexities of climate change require an educated understanding of individual ingredients, their contribution, and how we can do better.
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lifeandthyme.com

Announcements

AccomplishmentsNews

Marin Carbon Project Seeks to Slow Effects of Climate Change for Farmers

West Marin County, farm and ranch land, comes with sweeping views of the sea. But in recent years, water usually remains in the distance, with less actually hitting the ground in the form of rain.
by marincarbonproject
on Feb 2
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Funding

How to fund carbon farms?

The voluntary market isn’t the sole lift Back in 2012 and 2015, the Marin Carbon Project looked into how to fund the development and implementation of carbon farming, specifically voluntary markets and carbon credit development. The conclusion at the time and five years later, today, is […]
by marincarbonproject
on Jul 14
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Accomplishments

Marin Carbon Project celebrates its 10-year anniversary

Launched in 2008, the Marin Carbon Project is celebrating it’s 10-year anniversary in 2018. Over the course of a decade, the Project has discovered new information regarding the potential for rangeland soils to be a significant global climate change solution, pioneered ground-“making” science and worked with […]
by marincarbonproject
on Jul 24
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Science Papers

What are the greenhouse gas emissions from the lifecycle of compost production and application on rangelands?

Paper: “A Lifecycle Model to Evaluate Carbon Sequestration Potential and Greenhouse Gas Dynamics of Managed Grasslands,” Ecosystems 16 (2013): 962–979 Research Team:: Marcia S. DeLonge, Rebecca Ryals and Whendee L. Silver (Ecosystem Science Division, Department of Environment Science, Policy, and Management, University of California at Berkeley) […]
by marincarbonproject
on Jul 27
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Our Partners

The Marin Carbon Project is an at-will consortium of agricultural agencies, nonprofits and producers.

Nicasio Native Grass Ranch