Daily Acts was a proud part of the “Carbon Sequestration through Compost Application” Pilot Project. We are thrilled to have contributed to the County’s educational efforts, fostering awareness and action towards cultivating soil health, carbon sequestration, and food waste reduction.

Dive into our attached press release for more details about the impactful work completed!

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About the Project

The Carbon Sequestration through Compost Application Pilot Project, funded through Sonoma County’s Climate Resiliency Fund, sought to maximize carbon drawdown within both agricultural and community settings.

Through this project, in 2023 a compost rebate was created which incentivized agriculturalists to spread compost at their sites, helping to meet the goals of the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Act (SB1383).

Compost was also spread at community sites and communities engaged through educational workshops and programming on the topics of compost, food waste reduction, and soil health.

Project Background & Results for Ag Lands

This Carbon Sequestration Pilot Project aimed to increase carbon sequestration through the application of compost on multiple properties in both agricultural and community settings throughout Sonoma County.

SB 1383: Short Lived Climate Pollutants

In 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1383 into California law, establishing statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.  SB 1383 is unique in that it impacts residents in addition to businesses.

Sonoma County Compost Resource Guide

Find out more about the benefits of compost, information on suppliers and equipment for spreading, and funding opportunities that support compost application on agricultural lands in Sonoma County.

Case Studies from 5 project sites

Case Study #1
Vineyard

Project Site:
J. Rickards Winery
Cloverdale, CA
Alexander Valley Watershed

Project Lead:
Sonoma RCD

Case Study #2
Rangeland

Project Site:
Bodega Pastures
Bodega, CA
Salmon Creek Watershed

Project Lead:
Gold Ridge RCD

Case Study #3
Rangeland

Project Site:
Eames Institute Ranch
Petaluma, CA
Petaluma River Watershed

Project Lead:
Sonoma RCD

Case Study #4
Row Crop

Project Site:
Radical Family Farms
Sebastopol, CA
Atascadero/Green Valley Watershed

Project Lead:
Sonoma RCD

Case Study #5
Community Projects

Project Sites:
Sonoma Garden Park, Petaluma Bounty, Bayer Farm, City of Cloverdale, Ceres Project Sebastopol Garden

Project Lead:
Daily Acts

Project Profiles: Community Educational Events

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