The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) is pleased to announce its support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as it takes essential steps toward implementing the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act.
USDA's recent release of the General Assessment of the Role of Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. Carbon Markets represents a significant stride in this direction.
FACA, a coalition comprising members representing diverse agricultural and environmental interests, had prioritized the passage of the Growing Climate Solutions Act during the previous Congress. This crucial Act, included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, is designed to facilitate voluntary carbon markets, offering farmers, ranchers, and forest owners an opportunity to receive compensation for their contributions to reducing their environmental impact.
FACA maintains its steadfast commitment to support the creation of a USDA program that will provide producers with reliable information and essential resources.
As USDA advances in its efforts to assist producers in exploring voluntary market opportunities, FACA's member organizations are eager to collaborate and contribute their expertise.
FACA's members are united in their advocacy for climate policies rooted in voluntariness, market-based principles, and scientific rigor.
Source : wisconsinagconnection