America’s farmers and ranchers are leading the way in climate-smart practices that reduce emissions, enrich the soil and protect our water and air, all while producing more food, fiber and renewable fuel than ever before. This resources page provides research documents, articles and policy information to help farmers and ranchers navigate the many topics related to sustainability and climate issues.
Sustainability
Texas farmers, ranchers focus on sustainability
American agriculture’s sustainability story: Watch the video
Our Food, We’re in This Together: Watch the video
Farmers for a Sustainable Future | Fact Sheet
Improving Agricultural Sustainability – Consumer Survey on Agricultural Sustainability
Carbon Markets
AFBF Market Intel Series on Ecosystems and Carbon Markets
The following white papers look at the opportunities, challenges and other considerations that farmers and ranchers should take into account before enrolling in carbon or sustainability markets.
- Sustainability Markets, Part 1: Agricultural Ecosystem Credit Markets – The Primer
- Sustainability Markets, Part 2: Common Land-Use Practices Under Consideration for Conservation Adoption
- Sustainability Markets, Part 3: Barriers to Participation in Ag Ecosystem Credit Markets
- Sustainability Markets, Part 4: Is Carbon a Commodity?
- Sustainability Markets, Part 5: Good Business Practices for Farmers Participating in Agriculture Ecosystem Credit Markets
Carbon Markets Snapshot – August 2021 (An overview of active carbon markets and how they compare.)
Understanding and Evaluating Carbon Contracts
A decision guide for ranchers on selling carbon credits
Reports and Other Resources
Disclaimer: The following links are meant for reference purposes only and in no way reflect the policy positions or opinions of Texas Farm Bureau.
USDA Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Strategy: 90-day Progress Report
Other Resources
American Sugar Alliance
Sugar Sustainably
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
USRSB website
Southern Peanut Farmers
Peanut Sustainability 101
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Co-Op Sustainability
National Association of Wheat Growers
Conservation and Sustainability
National Farmers Union
Climate Change Policy Brief
National Corn Growers
Soil Health Partnership
PORK.org
Environmental Sustainability
InfoSustainability Progress Report
Environmental Footprint Report
Carbon Footprint Facts
Environmental Impact of Pig Farming
United Egg Producers
Environmental Advocacy
An Egg’s Journey from Hen to Home
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Trust U.S. Cotton
USA Rice
Sustainability Info
Rice Stewardship Partnership
U.S. Rice Sustainability Report
Tell Your Sustainability Story
The Texas Farm Bureau Communications team wants to help share your agricultural sustainability story.