A Collaborative Economic ModelMatch Milk Supply and Product Demand

Methane Digesters +

Pastureland Carbon Sequestration (Carbon Farming)

The Carbon Neutral Dairy Farming System

Reducing Enteric MethaneBy feeding red seaweed

(Asparagopsis Taxiformi)

On-Farm Renewable Energy / Electric Farm Vehicles

Grasslands Are More Reliable Carbon Sinks Than Forests1. Grasslands and rangelands are more resilient carbon sinks than forests in 21st

century California because they are impacted less by droughts and wildfires. 2. Grasslands that promote reliable rates of carbon sequestration may help meet the

state’s emission-reduction goals.3. Even greater climate change benefits through sustainable organic farming, and if

carbon farming practices and on-farm renewable energy practices are implemented.

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Carbon Farming Benefits Pasture Yields