Resources
Agricultural Applications of Solar Energy
U.S. DOE fact sheet briefly discusses a few applications of solar energy technologies in agriculture. Read More
Methane from Anaerobic Digestion of Biomass: Reading List
Resources on the technologies and issues related to the production of methane (biogas) from biomass materials. Read More
Agriculture and Climate Change
Issue brief describes the link between agriculture and climate change and summarizes the benefits of acting now to reduce emissions and improve the world’s soil and carbon sequestration potential. Read More
Bioenergy and the Clean Development Mechanism
Academic paper explores the barriers to developing biomass energy projects for emissions credits within CDM. Read More
A National Survey of Conservation Reserve Program Participants on Environmental Effects, Wildlife Issues, and Vegetation Managem
Report provides an insight into farmer perceptions of land management program and attitudes toward conservation. Read More
Conservation Tillage Survey Results
How do farm lenders assess the financial benefits of low-till or no-till agriculture? Read More
Conservation Tillage and Plant Biotechnology: How New Technologies Can Improve the Environment by Reducing the Need to Plow
Study quantifies the GHG reduction potential of various tillage systems. Read More
The Energy and Agriculture Nexus
Paper discusses the potential for bioenergy to be a driver of rural development. Read More
Soil Carbon Sequestration for Improved Land Management
A valuable review of land management practices that increase agricultural production while helping countries meet national emissions targets. Read More
Carbon Sequestration: A Win-Win Strategy for America’s Farmers
Brief policy paper offers a concise and well-written introduction to carbon sequestration strategies on agricultural lands. Read More