CarbonNOW
Locus AG’s CarbonNOW program uses yield-boosting biological products as an approved practice change, which allows legacy regenerative agriculture farmers to join.
Farm Eligibility
2021
Nationwide
Cover Crops
- Nutrient Management
- Reduced- or No-Till
Yes. However, if already utilizing regenerative agricultural practices, using Locus AG’s product qualifies as a new practice change.
Money Matters
Two annual disbursements: $12/acre per year guaranteed. $9/acre paid at completion of soil sampling. $3/acre paid at end of year with year-end data collected.
Annual payments of $12/acre, with annual performance bonuses based on carbon sequestered.
Can be stacked with other governmental programs.
Offset
Contracting Info
4 year minimum with opportunity to renew
3-5 years of historical management data, field areas, and information on regenerative practices changes. Data collection led by Locus AG with minimal farmer time required.
To check eligibility, visit https://locusag.com/eligibility. A CarbonNOW expert will be in touch within 2 business days to answer questions, check eligibility and begin data collection process.
Participants are assigned a program steward that provides full program management, plus continuing consultation to boost on-farm ROI.
Technical Info
Locus Agricultural Solutions (LocusAG) and Anew Climate
Annual testing of soil carbon, paid for by LocusAG.
Third-party verification is performed by an impartial verifier certified by the Registries.
Contract includes details for reversal, dependent upon severity and purpose.
