Truterra carbon program Truterra is a subsidiary of Land O’Lakes – the world’s largest farmer owned cooperative. Its carbon program launched in 2021 , and they offer privately and publicly funded sustainability programs to enroll in. Truterra currently launches programs twice annually, in the winter and summer, with eligibility requirements varying by program.

Pros:  Farmers have access to resources, like the Truterra Sustainability Tool and agronomic support from the Land O'Lakes network, through Truterra network providers.  Based on our research knowledge, Truterra is the only company interested in paying farmers retroactively. This means that if you made a change in agronomic practices before joining the program, you may be eligible for payment from Truterra. We wouldn’t be surprised if Truterra expands to allow farmers to enroll for future payments, but right now they’re only focused on retroactive accounting. Cons:  Enrollment in some programs is contingent upon committing to a 5 year reporting period. Carbon reporting contracts are similar to conservation easements, meaning that they can be transferred in the case of transfer of property.  Truterra’s current carbon payout range is $30 per ton of new carbon sequestered within the eligible program period.