Carbon Farming Is A New Way For Farmers To Make Extra Money

The video discusses the challenges of modern farming, highlighting Todd Olander's efforts to maintain his family's farming legacy by adopting eco-friendly practices. It introduces Root Shoot Malting, a malting operation that collaborates with local breweries. The video explains carbon farming, which helps capture atmospheric carbon, offering financial incentives to farmers. Todd also uses radishes to enhance soil health and carbon storage. The video concludes with the potential global impact of these sustainable farming practices.

What motivated Todd Olander to change his farming approach?

• A government mandate

• The declining profitability of cornfields

• The need to reduce labor costs

• A desire to grow more corn

What is the primary goal of carbon farming?

• To increase the size of crops

• To remove carbon from the atmosphere

• To eliminate the need for pesticides

• To reduce water usage

How do natural compounds assist in carbon farming?

• They enhance the flavor of the produce

• They reduce the need for sunlight

• They make crops grow taller

• They increase the speed of carbon absorption by crops

What additional step has Todd taken to improve carbon storage in the soil?

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Growing radishes as ground cover

• Planting more trees

• Increasing the use of pesticides

What is the broader environmental hope associated with these farming changes?

• To reduce the number of farms

• To eliminate all farming subsidies

• To reverse global warming

• To increase global food prices