Black Earth Partnership

The requirements for the Partner Farmer

• Access to Land: Providing Carbon Chicken Project (CCP) and its agents with access to the enrolled land for assessment, soil testing, and verification activities.
• Plan Implementation: Implementing the annual regenerative plan in good faith, including applying the specified products at the recommended rates and times.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining and providing accurate records of all on-farm activities related to the Program, as reasonably requested by CCP.
• Cooperation: Cooperating fully with CCP in the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) application and contracting process.

Exclusivity: Agreeing that CCP shall be the exclusive agent for the monetization of carbon credits on the enrolled acreage for the 5-year term of the Agreement.

The Black Earth Partnership is designed to deliver multiple benefits to the Partner Farmer, including:

• Regenerated Soil Health: Execute a multi-year, scientifically-backed plan to regenerate the Partner's soil.
• Improved Farm Resilience: Enhance the farm's ability to withstand challenges.
• New Revenue Streams: Create additional income through environmental stewardship and the monetization of environmental assets.
• Financial Leverage: Align with and leverage financial and technical assistance opportunities provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regenerative Pilot Program (RPP).
• Carbon Credit Revenue: Generate verified Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits and other environmental assets (e.g., water quality credits) for sale, with a share of the Net Revenue going to the Partner Farmer.
• Direct NRCS Payments: Ensure that any and all cost-share payments received from the NRCS for implemented practices are paid directly to the Partner Farmer.
• Expert Support: Receive a comprehensive suite of products and services from CCP, including:
  • A Whole Farm Assessment (including soil health testing).
  • A detailed, tailored 5-year soil regeneration plan.
  • Supply of regenerative products from the "Carbon Chicken Trifecta".
  • Financial and administrative services to manage NRCS applications and the carbon credit lifecycle.
  • Ongoing annual monitoring and agronomic support.