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Voluntary versus state-based compliance markets in the United States
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  • david clay,
  • Anthony Bly,
  • Lee Briese,
  • Jody DeJong-Hughes,
  • Rajan Ghimire,
  • Jim Ristau,
  • Heidi Sieverding,
  • Shaina Westhoff,
  • Hui Xu
david clay
South Dakota State University, South Dakota State University
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Anthony Bly
South Dakota State University, South Dakota State University
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Lee Briese
Centrol, Centrol
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Jody DeJong-Hughes
University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota
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Rajan Ghimire
New Mexico State University, New Mexico State University
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Jim Ristau
South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council
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Heidi Sieverding
SD School Mines and Technology, SD School Mines and Technology
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Shaina Westhoff
South Dakota State University, South Dakota State University
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Hui Xu
Argonne National Laboratory, EPA Argonne National Laboratory
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Abstract

In the United States, voluntary and compliance carbon markets are being created there is an effort to match producers of carbon credits with those that would like to purchase credits. Each market has unique obligations and requirements. Farmers and those advising farmers are confused about the marketplace. The purpose of this document is to provide useful information about the voluntary and compliance markets. The target audience is farmers, crop consultants, and scientists. The document is organized into four sections, general information about the markets, answers to questions from certified crop consultants, market glossary, and requirements about specific markets. These marketplaces are rapidly evolving and will likely change as the markets mature.