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

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What’s new with Marin Carbon Project and our partners

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Our Mission

In response to the rapid pace of global climate change,

the Marin Carbon Project (MCP) seeks to enhance carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions reduction in rangeland, agricultural, and forest ecosystems through collectively advancing climate smart agriculture at scale.

Our Vision

Our vision is for farmers, ranchers, and land managers to serve as stewards of soil health and to adopt climate smart agricultural practices to improve agricultural productivity and viability, enhance ecosystem function, adapt to and mitigate climate change,

and strengthen agricultural and community resilience to climate change

for the equitable benefit and enjoyment of all.

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.

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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

News

Study shows Marin County agriculture contributed $257.2 million to the local economy in 2023

This expanded companion to the annual Crop and Livestock Report digs deeper into the full economic impact of agriculture in Marin. It goes beyond production values to show how farming and ranching support local jobs, drive economic activity, and deliver vital non-market benefits like wildlife habitat, […]
by Orlena Yee
on Jul 16
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2024 Marin County Crop and Livestock Report emphasizes the importance of supporting local farmers and ranchers

In addition to providing an annual summary of counts, acreage, yields, and the gross value of agricultural production in Marin County, this year’s Crop Report highlights the importance of buying directly from farms, shopping at farmers markets, and supporting local agriculture. It also includes a Marin […]
by Orlena Yee
on Jul 15
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AccomplishmentsNews

Spotlight on climate smart agriculture as a key regional climate solution in county Crop Reports

A joint article on climate smart agriculture featured in the 2023 Annual Crop and Livestock Reports for both Marin and Sonoma counties, showcases the pioneering collaborations and practices of farmers, ranchers, scientists, and conservation organizations in advancing agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, store carbon […]
by Orlena Yee
on Sep 26
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Science Papers

What are the multiple benefits of increasing soil organic matter across California’s working lands?

Paper: “Increasing Soil Organic Carbon to Mitigate Greenhouse Gases and Increase Climate Resiliency for California,” California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, California Natural Resources Agency. Publication number: CCCA4-CNRA-2018-006. Research Team: Flint, L., Flint, A., Stern, M., Mayer, A., Vergara, S., Silver, W., Casey, F., Franco, F., Byrd, […]
by Orlena Yee
on Sep 24
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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