Agriculture
Today’s agricultural policies must promote adequate food supply while accounting for food safety and sustainability concerns, among others. Researchers at RFF examine challenges posed by climate change; social and economic impacts of agricultural land use; and issues at the intersection of energy markets, agriculture, and water resources.
Empowering American Landowners with Carbon Credits
The Growing Climate Solutions Act—passed in the Senate and currently awaiting action in the House—can help facilitate sustainable practices among landowners by providing the opportunity to buy and sell carbon credits.
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Measuring Climate Solutions in Agriculture
An in-depth discussion in May 2021 provides insights on carbon farming and accurately measuring greenhouse gases stored in agricultural soils.
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Common Resources — Jul 7, 2021
Empowering American Landowners with Carbon Credits
The Growing Climate Solutions Act—passed in the Senate and currently awaiting action in the House—can help facilitate sustainable practices among landowners by providing the opportunity to buy and sell carbon credits.
Webinar — May 25, 2021
Paying for Carbon: Measuring Climate Solutions in Agriculture
An in-depth discussion on carbon farming and accurately measuring greenhouse gases stored in agricultural soils
Resources Radio — Apr 27, 2021
Problems Cropping Up? The Historical Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, with Ariel Ortiz-Bobea
Ariel Ortiz-Bobea looks to the past to assess the extent to which climate change threatens global agricultural productivity.
Explainer — Apr 14, 2021
Federal Climate Policy 107: Land Use, Forestry, and Agriculture
A review of the federal policy options for increasing land-related carbon storage and reducing emissions from agricultural land uses and production activities.
Journal Article — Sep 20, 2020
Greater Contribution From Agricultural Sources to Future Reactive Nitrogen Deposition in the United States
This research identifies protected areas that would benefit most from better reactive nitrogen management strategies.
Journal Article — Dec 9, 2019
Dynamic Impacts of US Energy Development on Agricultural Land Use
This paper examines land-use changes over time as agricultural landowners adjust when in close proximity to oil and gas development.
Webinar — May 25, 2021
Paying for Carbon: Measuring Climate Solutions in Agriculture
An in-depth discussion on carbon farming and accurately measuring greenhouse gases stored in agricultural soils
RFF Live — Dec 17, 2019
Healthy Soils for a Healthier Planet
Highlighting the important role of soil health in finding climate solutions
Workshop/Seminar — Dec 6, 2017
The Future of Agriculture: Rebounding Nature
The National Museum of Natural History and Resources for the Future invite you to join Jesse Ausubel, Director and Senior Research Associate of the Program for the Human Environment at Rockefeller University, for a look into the future as he explores how precision agriculture and better sources of food and fuel can benefit the natural world.
Press Release — May 28, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on Biodiversity, Food Security, and Sustainability
Sue Lieberman discusses habitat loss, species extinction, and other threats to biodiversity in this episode of Resources Radio.
Press Release — Apr 9, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on the Farm Bill
Press Release — Mar 12, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on Coffee in a Changing Climate
Common Resources — Jul 7, 2021
Empowering American Landowners with Carbon Credits
The Growing Climate Solutions Act—passed in the Senate and currently awaiting action in the House—can help facilitate sustainable practices among landowners by providing the opportunity to buy and sell carbon credits.
Resources Radio — Apr 27, 2021
Problems Cropping Up? The Historical Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, with Ariel Ortiz-Bobea
Ariel Ortiz-Bobea looks to the past to assess the extent to which climate change threatens global agricultural productivity.
Resources Magazine — Jun 15, 2020
Confronting Future Environmental Challenges
In this article drawn from an archived issue of Resources, Allen V. Kneese reflects on environmental challenges during the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in 1990.