Rewarding farmers for their sequestration efforts, Truterra’s carbon program has paid more than $21 million dollars to producers for their reduction of more than 1.1 million metric tons of carbon.
President, Jamie Leifker spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the success of the program, how it helps producers make sustainable practice changes, and the benefits for the environment.
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