The Farmers Role in Saskatchewan’s Climate

Change RegulationsCarbon Credit Trading in Saskatchewan

February, 2011

Robert Friesen, CEOFNA Strategic Agriculture Institute

Presentation Overview

• The basics.• How Alberta farmers are making $25,000

without hardly trying.• What’s going on in Saskatchewan?• Why it’s important you take action, and

what you can do• Conclusion

Carbon Credits 101- what the scientists tell us -

• Carbon is stored in the roots of the plant. When you don’t disturb those roots, the carbon that is stored is worth something to someone who wants to offset their emissions.

• Visit www.no-till-credit.ca for more background

Carbon Credits 101- what’s all the fuss about? -

• Government is responding to pressure from society to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases

Carbon Credits 101- science or scam -

• Whether you believe global warming is real or not doesn’t matter.

Activity IS taking place and we can either insist farmers are included, or we can just let it happen.

Carbon Credits 101- markets -

• Regulated system in AB provides market stability

• Many have participated in the CCX with mixed results.

– Reached a high of $7.40 in June, ‘08 –down to $0.10 by Oct. ‘09

What could you do with $25,000?

Alberta:• Dry Prairie:

$.83/acre/year - cash• Parkland:

$1.58/acre/year - cash• Up to 8 years

retroactivity

On 2000 Alberta parkland acres, that’s $25,280

Alberta:• FNA is currently

working with members in Alberta

• Recently paid a small group of participating farmers over $150,000

Carbon Credits in Saskatchewan

• Government of Saskatchewan passed a bill that provides the opportunity for farmers to sell their offsets.• The question is, will the government

give farmers the chance to participate?

Carbon Credits in Saskatchewan

• Don’t sign a contract with anyone until you know the details.

• We’re collecting some basic information with an EOI form.

Carbon Credits in Saskatchewan

– What You Can Do –• Contact the Environment Minister – Hon.

Dustin Duncan• Contact your MLA• Contact Saskatchewan Environment’s Office of

Climate Change• Talk to your neighbors• Find more information – start with www.no-till-

credit.ca

Parting thought…

Why shouldn’t farmers, as solution providers, benefit by getting paid for the

public good they provide?

Mission: Mission: Improving Farm ProfitabilityImproving Farm Profitability

More members = more market powerMore members = more market power

CONTACT:Bob Friesen, CEO

FNA-STAG318 – 111 Research DriveSaskatoon, SK S7N 3R2

Canada

Tel: 1-877-362-3276Fax: 1-306-651-0444

www.fnastrategicag.ca