By Julie Tomascik
Editor
To help farmers, ranchers and landowners navigate information related to agricultural sustainability, climate issues and carbon markets, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched the Climate Issue Resources webpage.
The information and resources are available at texasfarmbureau.org/climate.
“There are many emerging ideas and platforms related to climate and carbon markets, so it’s important to stay informed,” Jay Bragg, TFB associate director of Commodity and Regulatory Activities, said. “This webpage serves as a resource that will be continually updated with information to help farmers, ranchers and landowners have accurate information available to them.”
The webpage includes sections on sustainability, carbon markets, policy, research reports and news related to climate issues.
“This page outlines trending topics and information to help Farm Bureau members better understand the opportunities, challenges and other considerations they should take into account before enrolling in carbon or sustainability markets,” Bragg said.
He noted Texas farmers and ranchers work to be environmentally and economically sustainable. Agricultural research and voluntary stewardship investments and practices, some of which are outlined in the farm bill, have helped farmers strengthen their stewardship efforts.
New analysis of data from the Environmental Protection Agency also highlights agricultural emissions reductions and the importance of developing new research and technologies to capture more carbon in cropland and pastureland, he said.
“Farmers and ranchers across the state and nation use climate-smart practices that reduce emissions, enrich the soil and protect our air and water,” Bragg said. “This resource page provides research documents, articles and policy information to keep farmers and ranchers informed on the many topics related to sustainability and climate issues.”
View the resource information at texasfarmbureau.org/climate or contact Bragg for more information at jbragg@txfb.org.