YES! I want to become a YARD CARBON FARMER!
We are seeking 250 participants to join us for a “community science project.” Our “scientists” will participate in a three-year study applying different soil regeneration and carbon capture treatments on their own backyard and then testing the soil for increased carbon.
Do you meet the following criteria?
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Live in Boulder County or Broomfield
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Have a 20’ x 10’ portion of lawn you’re willing to dedicate to the study.
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Commit to the program for a full three years (testing is done twice in the first year, and only once in the following two years, so the time commitment is minimal and seasonal.)
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Attend a one-hour training
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Choose and apply a treatment, supplied by the program, to the trial section of your yard.
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Stay engaged with us! We’ll be sending asking you some observational questions about your lawn throughout the growing season and hearing back from you is key!
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Are willing to pay some costs - the testing and the soil treatments carry a cost. We will be asking participants if they are willing to cover some or all of the cost, though we are subsidizing these costs as much as possible through sponsorship from the City of Boulder and other private funders.
If you meet the above criteria, sign up below to become a Yard Carbon Farmer. We will be in touch in the next two weeks with more details!