American farmers and the companies who work alongside them are feeling growing pressure from customers and policymakers to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As federal priorities and state-level legislation shift toward decarbonization, farmers need the solutions and support to maintain quality outputs while upholding their commitment to the land and the environment. The good news is that we are not without solutions – there are technologies and markets operating today that can drastically reduce GHG emissions and help reach global methane abatement goals ahead of 2030. Now, it’s up to policymakers to take the steps needed to keep these effective, market-based solutions moving forward.

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is an immediate solution that has the power to significantly reduce GHG emissions in agriculture. On-farm RNG systems capture methane emissions resulting from dairy farming and other agricultural production and convert it to renewable energy. This technology is the only viable pathway for livestock waste that tackles greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, all while supporting investments in advancing American farmers’ long history of environmental stewardship.