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Farmland LP Secures Investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund
Slice of Agriculture Team
September 12, 2024
Key Highlights:
Farmland LP receives investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund.
Focus on expanding regenerative soil carbon credits across 18,500 acres.
Vital Farmland III will advance global carbon sequestration in agriculture.
Use of Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard to package soil carbon credits.
Investment supports economic and environmental returns in regenerative farming.
Source (Business Wire)
Notable Quotes:
“Microsoft’s investment in our Fund III is a powerful validation of our approach to regenerative agriculture, and this capital will allow us to acquire additional properties and increase our fund’s economic and environmental returns.”
"Farmland LP’s use of regenerative agriculture practices to ensure healthy soils, and therefore high-quality soil carbon credits, is a critical element of advancing nature-based carbon removal solutions.”
Our Take:
Microsoft’s strategic investment in Farmland LP highlights the growing importance of regenerative agriculture in the global fight against climate change. Farmland LP’s commitment to carbon sequestration via soil carbon credits sets a powerful precedent for sustainable agriculture. This partnership not only elevates the carbon credit market but also accelerates efforts to standardize protocols for regenerative practices, further proving the economic viability of nature-based carbon removal solutions. It marks a significant shift towards making regenerative farming a cornerstone of future agricultural and environmental strategies.