CarbonNOW

Start Date

2021

Eligible Practices

• Cover Crops
• In-Field Management
• Nutrient Management
• Reduced- or No-Till

Eligible Counties (in NE)

Statewide

Payment Schedule

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.

Price

Annual payments of $12/acre, with annual performance bonuses based on carbon sequestered.

Contract Length

4 year minimum with opportunity to renew

Data Collected at Enrollment

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.

Lead Organization

Locus Agricultural Solutions (LocusAG) and Anew Climate

Outcome Estimation

Annual testing of soil carbon, paid for by LocusAG.