Sen. Deb Fischer, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has reported her committee advanced the Growing Climate Solutions Act. Fischer is an original cosponsor. The bill would create a certification program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help farmers and ranchers voluntarily enter carbon credit markets. “Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers are good stewards of our land and effective conservationists,” she said. “This legislation will help them build on the work they are already doing by ensuring they can voluntarily enter into carbon credit markets. I am pleased to see that the Agriculture Committee has advanced this legislation which will further enable ag producers to be part of the climate solution.” To view the full article visit the Independent.
