Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Carbon Farming

• Definition and principles of carbon farming
• The role of agriculture in carbon sequestration
• Benefits of carbon farming for soil health and productivity
• Overview of carbon farming practices and technologies
• Case Study: Case studies of successful carbon farming projects

Module 2: Soil Carbon Sequestration Techniques

• Conservation tillage and no-till farming practices
• Cover cropping and crop rotation for carbon sequestration
• Organic matter management and composting
• Agroforestry and perennial cropping systems
• Case Study: Monitoring and measuring soil carbon levels

Module 3: Enhancing Carbon Sequestration through Plant and Tree Management

• Selection of carbon-sequestering crop varieties
• Benefits and implementation of agroforestry systems
• Silvopasture and its role in carbon sequestration
• Management of tree plantations and woodlots
• Case Study: Integrating carbon sequestration into farm planning

Module 4: Livestock Management for Carbon Sequestration

• Grazing management and rotational grazing systems
• Benefits of silvopasture for livestock and carbon sequestration
• Manure management and composting
• Integration of livestock into cropping systems
• Case Study: Monitoring and measuring livestock-related carbon sequestration

Module 5: Policy, Economics, and Implementation of Carbon Farming

• National and international policies on carbon farming
• Economic benefits and incentives for carbon farming
• Funding opportunities and financial mechanisms
• Developing and implementing a carbon farming plan
• Case Study: Monitoring, reporting, and verifying carbon sequestration