Conference to Explore Carbon Credit for Colorado’s
Agriculture and Forestry Sectors
DENVER - Interested ranchers and farmers are invited to
attend a one-day, Dec. 4 conference, “Terrestrial (Agriculture
and Forestry) Carbon Credit Opportunities in Colorado for
Landowners and Producers (Sellers).” The conference will focus
on opportunities for farmers and ranchers to sell carbon credits
for sequestering carbon in their soils and otherwise reducing
emissions of greenhouse gases.
The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Al Lesser Building
in Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton.
Speakers will address such questions as: How can farmers,
ranchers and foresters take advantage of this opportunity? Is
the carbon credit right for me? What are the environmental and
economic benefits beyond the carbon market?
Officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment and the Colorado Department of Agriculture will be
included in panel discussions.
According to Rich Mullaney of AgriTech Consulting, “Carbon
sequestration is new to many producers in Colorado. This
workshop focuses on providing information to potential sellers
of carbon credits. The conference was developed to give
landowners and producers more information to be able to take
advantage of this opportunity.”
To receive a brochure, more information on the conference and
register online, go to
www.agritechconsulting.com or contact Mullaney at 970-345-2711; Mark Cronquist, conservation
specialist with the Colorado State Conservation Board, at
970-330-0380, ext. 212; or Beth Knudsen at 720-519-0498.
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