Agreement Number
10-143
Awardee Name
New England Farmers Union Educational Foundation
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Developing stakeholder-driven| scientifically-based opportunities for New England farmers to participate in carbon offset markets
Awardee State/Territory
Massachusetts
Involved States/territories
Massachusetts
Award Year
2010
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$202,799.00
Production/Use
Agroforestry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Air
Resource Concern (Specific)
Carbon emissions and sequestration
Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
Project Background
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to use ecosystem service markets to help mitigate global climate and improve environmental quality, while enhancing the long-term productivity and revenue streams of New England farmers by assisting them to participate in the development of carbon offset markets.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Annie Cheatham