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Ranchers, farmers look to 'carbon farming' as a way to diversify, and help the climate

by Cassandra Profita

Dec 1, 2023

The Biden administration is spending billions to incentivize the practice, but quantifying its effectiveness is still a challenge.

Rancher Jeanne Carver visits some of the sheep on the Imperial Stock Ranch. She hired scientists to measure how much carbon is added to the soil on the ranch with changes to grazing patterns and crop production.

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