Bayer Carbon Program is Here to Stay

As a farmer, you’re always looking for ways to help improve your operations, boost your bottom line, and secure your farm's future. Carbon programs can offer additional income for adopting regenerative agriculture practices that can help support soil health and sequester carbon. However, recently, some programs have faced uncertainty due to shifting funding sources or evolving policies, making long-term planning a challenge.

We designed the Bayer Carbon Program with stability in mind. Our program is privately funded and built on a market-based approach with a goal of providing long-term value to farmers. Farmers who enroll in the Bayer Carbon Program may be eligible for payments over multiple years, starting with an initial 5-year program performance period with the potential to renew for up to 3 additional 5-year periods, for a potential total of 20 years.

A Strategic Investment in the Future of Carbon Markets
The Bayer Carbon Program was developed based on opportunities in the private carbon market. Bayer has made significant investments to support a market-based, scalable solution, not reliant on public funding, to help ensure stability over time. We’re committed to building a program that responds to new research and changes in the carbon market.

Built to Fit the Realities of Farming
Bayer recognizes that good farm management requires long-term planning and practical solutions. The Bayer Carbon Program is structured to align with how farmers operate, offering per-acre payments for implementing verified regenerative agriculture practices like no-till, strip-till, reduced-till, or cover crops.¹ As the market evolves, we aim to continue sharing value with participating farmers, including the potential for additional benefit if there is an increase in carbon asset market prices.²

What Makes the Bayer Carbon Program Different?

• Not Reliant on Government Funding
  The Bayer Carbon Program is privately funded, so it is less exposed to changes in government budgets.
• Market-based Stability
  Because Bayer built this program on voluntary and private markets, it’s less affected by political changes and federal budget cycles. This can mean a more consistent experience for participating farmers.
• Fair & Transparent
  Payments are based on the regenerative agriculture practices you implement, not on how much carbon is sequestered, so your earning potential is easier to understand upfront.¹
• Simple & Effective
  You can start small—many farmers begin adopting or expanding regenerative agriculture practices by making modest changes that fit their operation.

Why Does This Matter to You?
In an industry where market stability feels rare, our program is designed to reduce uncertainty and help farmers plan with greater confidence.

The Bayer Carbon Program is a great opportunity for farmers looking to tap into the carbon market through a privately funded, market-based approach. With fewer ties to shifting government policies, our goal is to offer a more consistent experience—so you can stay focused on what matters most: your farm. We’re here to support your success and help you navigate the evolving carbon space.

Get rewarded for your regenerative agriculture practices.
Enrolling in the Bayer Carbon Program

Questions?
Contact an Carbon Engagement Specialist

1 Payments subject to: (a) verification by Bayer that the selected practices have been performed and, for historical payments, that carbon assets have been generated; and (b) all other applicable terms of the Bayer Carbon-Smart Practices Master Agreement and attached program terms.

2 Bayer will increase the payment rate for applicable practices on eligible fields if the market price of carbon assets has substantially increased (as periodically evaluated and determined by Bayer).