An Introduction to Carbon Credit Markets and Their Potential for Florida Agricultural Producers
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carbon credits
carbon markets
carbon programs
climate-smart agriculture
agricultural programs and projects
farm programs
economic incentives

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Boufous, Sawssan, Tara Wade, Shourish Chakravarty, Michael Andreu, Jehangir Bhadha, Young Gu Her, and Ziwen Yu. 2024. “An Introduction to Carbon Credit Markets and Their Potential for Florida Agricultural Producers: FE1154, 9/2024”. EDIS 2024 (5). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe1154-2024.

Abstract

This publication is part of a larger body of work initiated by the UF/IFAS Extension Climate and Carbon Extension Educators that informs a general audience about climate issues and mitigation strategies. It was prepared to help Extension agents, farmers, and ranchers interested in carbon credit programs better understand the process of carbon credit trading, from credit generation to markets. Note that because carbon markets are relatively new, programs and prices are likely to change over time. This publication includes a list of resources for further information.

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