For people interested in the

Carolyn Brouillard — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:32:41 -0500

For people interested in the carbon credit program and carbon sequestration in general, check out this upcoming event to learn about the latest developments. Featured speakers include: Doug Peterson (MFU), Don Reicosky (Agricultural Research Services, USDA) and ****** Kempka (Ducks Unlimited- national).

CARBON SEQUESTRATION: Looking to the Land for Climate Change Solutions

Friday, April 20
8:00 – 11:45 am
University Club
340 Cedar Street
Saint Paul

Across the Midwest, farmers and landowners are signing up for carbon credit programs to receive cash payments in exchange for adopting certain management practices. This forum will tell you what you need to know about the benefits of carbon sequestration practices, the risks and trade-offs, and the outlook for sequestration credits in carbon markets.

Come hear experts and practitioners in agriculture, forestry and habitat conservation discuss the role of sequestration in their work, risks and challenges that limit sequestration, and how policy and markets could be used to achieve multiple economic and environmental objectives.

A second panel will explore strategies for overcoming barriers and bringing sequestration to scale. Join our panelists in addressing such questions as: “What incentives are needed to change practices?” “What are opportunities under the 2007 Farm Bill to increase sequestration?” and “How will carbon sequestration fit into larger climate action and environmental policy landscapes?”

MEI Policy Forums are open to both members and non-members. For more information, please contact Carolyn Brouillard at cbrouillard@mn-ei.org or 612-334-3388 ext. 114.

To register, visit www.mn-ei.org/policy/events.html

Farmers can help improve global climate with carbon credits

News Assistant — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:23:16 -0500

By David Bau
University of Minnesota Extension

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Farmers can help improve global climate with carbon credits