Grassroots Carbon empowers U.S. Ranchers with $3 million from 2023 soil carbon drawdown credits.
San Antonio – Grassroots Carbon, a pioneering grasslands soil carbon company based in the United States, has disbursed $3 million to ranchers as part of its 2023 soil carbon drawdown credits initiative. This marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to collaborate with U.S. cattle and bison ranchers, fostering the adoption of regenerative land management practices that support carbon storage, enhance grassland ecology, promote biodiversity, and improve animal health.
Since its establishment in 2021, Grassroots Carbon has been at the forefront of providing financial support to ranchers, with a total payout of approximately $5 million. The company’s unique approach involves enabling ranchers to generate income through high-quality soil carbon drawdown credits by committing to and implementing regenerative practices. These practices include grazing management, frequent herd rotations, and reduction of chemical inputs, all proven to enhance soil health, biodiversity, soil water retention, and, consequently, carbon storage in the soil.
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“Working with Grassroots Carbon gives my family an opportunity to monetize our commitment to taking care of the land. We see improved soil health and boost the ranch’s productivity all while generating income through carbon credits. In the near future, for the first time in 100 years, we might see the money made from surface land production exceed income from minerals, real estate, or other infrastructure developments. I believe soil carbon credits can help families hold onto their legacy ranches and the Texas ranching traditions, which is very important for me and both sides of my family who have been ranching for far over 100 years,” said James Clement, whose family-owned ranch in Falfurrias, Texas partners with Grassroots Carbon’s program.
Vannie Collins, owner of Las Islas Ranch in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, highlighted the importance of the working capital gained through selling carbon credits with Grassroots Carbon, stating, “Through selling carbon credits with Grassroots Carbon, we’ve gained crucial working capital that steadies us through ranching’s seasonal rhythms. More importantly, working with Grassroots Carbon has deeply resonated with our core values. Together, we are committed to nurturing the land, enhancing its legacy, and discovering sustainable practices that benefit our grass, our animals, and our future.”
Grassroots Carbon CEO Brad Tipper expressed gratitude for the extraordinary work done by partner ranchers, emphasizing their role in restoring ecosystems, enriching biodiversity, and improving the overall health of cattle, ultimately contributing to the production of regeneratively raised meat. “We are extremely humbled to be in a position to support, acknowledge, and reward this incredible community of land stewards for their remarkable progress,” Tipper added.
Learn more about earning income while improving soil health by partnering with Grassroots Carbon at Grassrootscarbon.com/ranchers.
