The Role of Agriculture in Climate Change Mitigation

Producers and land managers are experiencing firsthand the impacts of climate change, which is caused by the build-up of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. The agriculture sector is in a unique position – agriculture is a source of GHG emissions but can also be part of the climate change solution. Agricultural producers can play a big role in mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions or removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it above or below ground. How does agriculture contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and how can producers be part of the solution?