What does it really take to turn climate-smart farming practices into verified carbon credits? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the verification process behind agricultural carbon projects. Joined by three Agoro Carbon team members – Chris Daley from the Carbon team, John Pullis from the Data team, and Mark Worner from the Grower Success team – we break down the science, logistics, and integrity behind every carbon credit we generate.

We start with the basics: what verification is and why it matters. Then we dive into the field with Mark, who shares the real-life practices that sequester carbon, like cover cropping and no-till farming. John walks us through the rigorous soil sampling methods and explains how data drives credibility. Chris provides insight into how third-party auditors validate that our project meets the highest global standards.

You’ll hear about the value verification brings – not just for carbon credit buyers -but for farmers, ranchers, and the planet. From improved soil health to greater transparency, this conversation uncovers the deeper benefits of getting it right.

Whether you’re in ag, carbon markets, or just curious how climate solutions are verified on the ground, this episode is a deep and accessible dive into the process that keeps our carbon program honest, credible, and impactful.

About the our guests:

Chris Daley has broad experience in the carbon markets, ranging from program and methodology development to providing analysis on current and future trends. Chris has worked as a program officer at Verra and a senior associate at Ecosystem Marketplace, a Forest Trends Initiative.

Mark Worner is an and agronomist and first generation farmer with a background in seed and ag chemical sales he leads our Grower Success onboarding process. Mark’s passion is to educate others about conservation agriculture

Michigan’s diverse agriculture influenced John Pullis’ lifelong love for farming—from specialty crops to commodity crops. As a Senior Agronomist that focuses on soil sampling John thrives on the constant evolution and development of the agriculture industry.

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of carbon credit generation in Pacific Northwest agriculture. What sustainable practices are farmers and ranchers using to generate carbon credits? How does the rugged, diverse terrain of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho influence the opportunities in this market? Whether you’re familiar with the region or new to it, we’ll paint a vivid picture of the PNW’s fields, valleys, and rolling hills — and why they may offer unique advantages for ag carbon projects.

“There are a lot of progressive minds in the PNW there is always producer wondering what can I do more to better my operation” -Mitch Wayment, PNW Ag Carbon Representative

Plus, we tackle some of the most common questions we hear from producers and stakeholders about getting involved in the ag carbon economy. Tune in for a practical, down-to-earth conversation about where opportunities are growing.

In this episode, we dive into the world of carbon ranching and agricultural carbon sequestration. What exactly is carbon ranching, and how does it work? Join us as we break down the process—from understanding the initial steps ranchers take to establish a carbon baseline to implementing conservation practices that generate high-quality carbon credits. We'll discuss how ranchers can customize their journey, what kinds of data are collected, and how the voluntary carbon market works. Whether you're a rancher curious about joining a program or simply intrigued by this innovative approach to climate action, this episode has something for everyone!

About the our guests:

Kelsey Miller is an agronomist with Agoro Carbon Alliance. She comes from a ranching family, and enjoys sharing that lifestyle with her children on their homestead in Montana. She began her agronomy career young, while also serving her local FFA chapter and later the Wyoming State FFA Association. Kelsey did undergraduate research as a McNair Scholar at Montana State University, where she earned her B.S in animal science, after she worked with the USFWS at the National Bison Range. Her agricultural career continued in work with local governments, nonprofits, and in her own enterprises. Her professional skills include grazing systems, noxious weed management, mapping, monitoring, remote sensing, soil health, local food systems, animal handling, conservation ecology and more.