Economics Of Soil Health Systems

Learn about the economics of soil health from our own John Shanahan, and other soil health professionals in this study by the Soil Health Institute’s exploration of barriers to the adoption of soil health management. Read it here.

Understanding The Carbon Cycle In Farming

Carbon naturally cycles through agroecosystems in all management systems, but some systems are better than others for increasing soil organic carbon (SOC). Crop roots and residues add carbon to soil organic matter (SOM) and microbial respiration eventually emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. Soil organic matter is over 50% soil organic carbon (SOC), and […]

What Support Should Farmers Expect After Signing?

Some of the commonly asked questions we hear from farmers are, “what happens after I sign a carbon contract?”  “What’s next?  Will I be supported throughout this process?”  Our Illinois based agronomist shares the next steps with the Agoro Carbon Alliance that farmers can expect: What happens after signing up?  What data do farmers need […]