Sustainability solutions provider Truterra LLC, Arden Hills, Minn., announced on May 21 that its carbon program has paid more than $21 million to farmers for the sequestration and reduction of more than 1.1 million mt of carbon in its first three years.
Truterra, a subsidiary of Land O’Lakes, said its carbon program has also seen significant growth in total acres enrolled, which increased 99% from 2022 to 2023, and 151% from 2021 to 2022. Farmer participation also increased 58% from 2022 to 2023. The carbon program is delivered through Truterra’s network of local ag retail advisors, who work directly with farmers.
“Our carbon program is gaining momentum as a leader among farmers and retailers. Our differentiated approach matches agronomics with economics to help farmers make sustainable practice changes,” said Truterra President Jamie Leifker. “What’s more, these carbon assets could help organizations with sustainability goals who choose to make agriculture part of their toolkit of solutions.”