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Regenerative Farming Breakthrough: First US-Created Regenerative Carbon Credits Issued

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A major milestone has been achieved in the fight against climate change as Farmland LP and Carbon Friendly have submitted the first regenerative farming carbon credits produced in the United States to Verra for issuance under the VM0042 methodology. The carbon credits, which represent one of the highest integrity pathways in the voluntary carbon market, are the result of rigorous measurement, permanence, and verified co-benefits.

Key Takeaways:

  • The regenerative farming carbon credits were produced through the implementation of regenerative practices on certified organic and regenerative farmland, improving soil health, water quality, and biodiversity.
  • The credits were validated through empirical soil sampling taken annually at identical GPS points, ensuring verifiable carbon stock changes and permanent and third-party verification.
  • The credits will be issued by Verra and made available for sale soon, with an initial volume expected from investments in regenerative practices in 2023 and 2024.
  • Farmland LP and Carbon Friendly anticipate issuing 2-5 million regenerative soil carbon credits from projects already validated and additional credits from new projects over the next decade.
  • The milestone demonstrates the potential for regenerative farming to deliver both ecological and economic value at scale.
  • **Specific names, programs, and initiatives mentioned:**

+ Farmland LP

+ Carbon Friendly

+ Verra

+ VM0042 methodology

+ Regen pay

+ Regenerative farming

+ Certified organic and regenerative farmland

  • **Contextual details and implications:**

+ The validation of regenerative farming carbon credits through Verra's rigorous approval process proves that regenerative agriculture can meet the highest levels of rigor and transparency.

+ The issuance of these credits provides corporate buyers with the confidence they need to invest in durable, "Ground Truth" climate solutions.

+ The growth of Farmland LP's portfolio, with recent acquisitions and partnerships adding to their total holdings of over 4,700 acres, demonstrates the increasing demand for regenerative farming practices.

Statistics:

  • 2-5 million regenerative soil carbon credits expected to be issued over the next decade
  • 4,700 acres of agricultural land owned and managed by Farmland LP
  • $350M AUM (Assets Under Management) for Farmland LP
  • 19,000+ acres of farming operations across the Pacific Northwest and Northern California
  • 1,000 acres of apples and cherries in Washington's Columbia Basin through a joint venture with Stemilt Growers
  • 1,184-acre Riverwood Farm in Oregon's Willamette Valley
  • 2,625 acres across three farms in California's San Joaquin Delta

Sources:

  • "Farmland LP and Carbon Friendly Submit First Regenerative Farming Carbon Credits Produced in the US to Verra for Issuance" (BusinessWire, 2025)
  • "About Farmland LP" (Farmland LP website, 2025)
  • "About Carbon Friendly" (Carbon Friendly website, 2025)

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