Carbon Credit Program Checklist
Checklist for evaluating a carbon credit program before joining, covering eligibility, contract terms, record needs and questions to ask. Use it on each visit and keep the completed copy with your farm records.
ChecklistSoil, Water & ConservationFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Program sponsor identified
- Eligible practices reviewed
- Contract length and terms read
- Payment method understood
- Measurement and verification explained
- Data you must share listed
- Land ownership or lease checked
- Effect on other programs reviewed
- Attorney or adviser consulted
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and eXtension.
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