On the recordSeptember 22, 2021
I think the ideal carbon market, the carbon sequestration takes place at the farm, and I think these programs have to be designed that the majority of that money comes back to the farmer.
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congress.govI think the ideal carbon market, the carbon sequestration takes place at the farm, and I think these programs have to be designed that the majority of that money comes back to the farmer.
Lawson emphasizes the importance of farmers receiving the majority of carbon market revenues.
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