Carbon Farming with Ian Howel

Climate Break

English - July 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Studies show that using cover crops in combination with other soil management practices can really increase the soil biomass and soil carbon. It's good for the crop system, farm operation, carbon sequestration and management. Ian Howell, a resource conservationist with the Alameda County Resource Conservation District will explain why the techniques can reduce and remove the carbon emissions associated with agriculture.