Groundwork bioag launches carbon sequestration program

By Scout Nelson

Groundwork BioAg recently unveiled its ambitious program, Rootella Carbon, which focuses on mycorrhizal carbon, a pioneering technology utilizing mycorrhizal fungi. This nature-based solution aims at effectively removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

The program taps into the capabilities of Rootella - a potent mycorrhizal inoculant that's shown potential to capture significant carbon in farming lands. The initiative, certified by Verra, marks a breakthrough in carbon sequestration approaches, benefiting both traditional and regenerative farmers.

Dr. Yossi Koffman, Groundwork BioAg's co-founder and CEO, emphasized their commitment to leveraging the power of mycorrhizae, dubbed "the Queen of Biologicals", in combatting climate change. The company aspires to achieve a staggering gigaton of CO2 sequestration in the coming ten years.

Rootella has already made its mark globally, being used in 17 countries, spanning over 4.5 million acres.

A survey shows 63% of top US producers are willing to join carbon credit programs, particularly if they offer added revenue and integrate seamlessly with existing practices, despite hurdles like high costs and the need for changing farming practices.

This year, a chosen group of farmers from eight states took the leap and enrolled their lands in the Rootella Carbon program, a milestone as the globe's premier mycorrhizal carbon project.

The program stands out in several ways:

• Welcomes All Farming Practices: Whether conventional or regenerative, Rootella Carbon ensures farmers meet carbon credit criteria.
• Ensures Long-lasting Carbon Storage: Mycorrhizal fungi play a vital role in transferring carbon to soil. These fungi help form durable carbon molecules that remain in the soil for long periods.
• Multiple Benefits: Being pioneers in mass-producing mycorrhiza for widespread agricultural use, Groundwork BioAg ensures farmers partaking in the Rootella Carbon program enjoy multiple advantages. These range from better yields and fertilizer efficiency to resilience against stress, on top of earning carbon credits.
• High-Quality Carbon Credits: Farms under this program anticipate an unmatched carbon sequestration rate, leading to premium, Verra-certified carbon credits.

Farmers interested in the Rootella Carbon program can enroll, provided they have at least 250 acres. More details and the enrollment process are available on Groundwork BioAg's website.

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