Cash For Carbon?

By Mike Wilson

Farm Futures

Iowa farmers Lance Lillibridge and Kelly Garrett have this advice for farmers thinking about signing a carbon contract:

  • Walk, don’t run.

  • Talk to an attorney.

  • Ask yourself this question: Is what’s being offered enough?

  • Know the value of the credits and how you get paid. Some carbon exchanges want to amortize payments over 10 years.

  • Know how many years you are held to the contract.

  • Know how to stay in compliance.

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