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Growing Soil
Carbon 101

An introduction to soil carbon agronomy & science and Australia's carbon economy

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Who is this course for?

Growing Soil Carbon 101 is for farmers, farm managers, agronomists, land management and NRM advisors, and anyone interested in soil carbon in agricultural systems.

For agribusiness accountants, bankers, financial and legal advisors, see our course Making Cents with Carbon Growers.
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What you will gain 

With Growing Soil Carbon 101, you will get:

  A comprehensive agronomic and scientific understanding of soil carbon
  Practical insights from farmers growing soil carbon in cropping and grazing
  The ins and outs of farm emissions, the tools to measure them and who can help
  Familiar with the new carbon economy and its impact on agriculture
  Clarity on ACCU Carbon Farming projects and the Soil Carbon Method

Course features

6 Modules

Our course includes six in-depth modules, offering a thorough understanding of soil carbon practices with practical applications and interactive content.

6 Hours

Our self-paced course fits easily into your life. With a total average of 6 hours to complete, you can skim familiar topics and spend more time on others.

Desktop and Mobile

Access the course anytime, anywhere. Whether you're driving the ute, checking on cattle, or working in the paddock, you can learn without interrupting your daily routine.

Farmer Insights

Gain real-world perspectives and practical advice from experienced farmers who share their successes and challenges in implementing soil carbon practices.

Growing Soil Carbon 101 is made up of six modules:

1. Soil carbon on the farm

Explains how soil carbon improves farm productivity and why it is a key metric for soil health & crop resilience, using insights from leading agronomists and soil scientists. 

2. Growing carbon in cropping & grazing

Equips growers with practical knowledge on the cropping and grazing practices being used today to build soil carbon, as well as the emerging practices of the near-future.

3. Measuring and monitoring soil carbon

Outlines how soil carbon in the paddock is measured and monitored, including the new ag-tech that’s making this easier.

4. Australia’s new carbon economy

Explores our carbon and nature-based farming industries, plus environmental and natural capital accounting.

5. Farm emissions

Gives a 101 on climate change, why and how farm emissions are measured, as well as plain-english explanations of carbon neutrality, offsetting, insetting and more.

6. ACCU Scheme Carbon Farming Projects

Takes an in-depth look at carbon farming projects and the soil carbon method, and what farmers need to think about if they are considering this for their business.

Course outline

Testimonials

Knowledge is power- this course helps you understand where your opportunities are with carbon farming.
Primary Producer, Forbes, NSW Central West

This is a fabulous resource that I have been recommending to landholders in our region. The module design is really clever and walks farmers first through the practical things they can do before getting into the theory.
NSW Local Landcare Coordinator

The content is really well presented and has a nice balance of information as text, videos, articles, etc. Content has been written simply and not too technical, which is ideal.
Grazier, Dungog, NSW Hunter
We now have a much better understanding of how we can build and measure carbon and are better equipped to evaluate the suitability of carbon-based initiatives in our mixed farming enterprise.
Primary Producer, The Rock, NSW Riverina

I wish I’d done this course before I signed our farm up for a carbon project.
Primary Producer, Gloucester NSW Upper Hunter

I like that this was a well structured course and explained things simply.
Advisor, Carbon Service Industry, QLD
I previously understood the importance of soil carbon in agricultural systems, but I found this course was a good refresher and was quite inspiring.
Primary Producer, Eugowra, NSW Central West

It’s fantastic that the information is from trusted sources, and these are referenced. This gives you the confidence that what you’re putting forward is right – you can say something and then back it up.
Sustainable Agriculture Advisor, NSW

I’d recommend this course to others.
Agronomist, Carbon Service Industry, NSW

Soil carbon simplified

As Australia's only soil carbon research institute, we understand the confusion around soil carbon.

It's true, soil carbon can be complex, but we believe good education should simplify complexity.

This is why we've created our own learning tools, graphics, videos and guides, to explain soil carbon science in plain english.
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Course impact

Knowledge Change

93% of course participants said they learned 'a lot' or 'a fair amount' about soil carbon, with all participants agreeing that their understanding of soil carbon has changed due to the course.

Attitude Change

Two-thirds of course participants now recognise the value of soil carbon for soil health, productivity, and profitability, while the remaining third already understood its importance.

Behaviour Change

80% of course participants planned to act differently after the course: 47% intended to explore soil carbon further, 40% planned to discuss it with partners or family, 33% aimed to consult their agronomist, and 40% intended to implement ideas like planting multi-species pastures.

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SoilCQuest

SoilCQuest is not-for-profit and for-impact, working to realise the carbon drawdown potential of agriculture. Our team includes agronomists, farmers, scientists, business, communication, and education specialists.

We understand the confusion that surrounds soil carbon, and we aim to increase soil carbon literacy and help Australian producers enhance soil carbon, understand carbon projects, and improve productivity and resilience.

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$129 for lifetime course access

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to start and finish the course in a set time?

Our courses are self-paced, so you can start them when you want and take as long or as little to do them. The lifetime access means you can refer back to the course anytime.

Do I have to do all the modules in the course?

Our courses don’t have assignments or quizzes that you have to complete before you can move to the next module. This means you can move freely through the course and skip any modules or topics you are already familiar with, so you can focus on learning about what is important to you.

Can I access the whole course as soon as I register?

Yes, once enrolled, you’ll have access to the entire course within 2 business days.

How much time will the course take?

As a guide, it takes about one hour per module, with the six modules in the course taking about 6 hours to do. You can certainly invest more time though by exploring all of the resources in the course, such as the scientific paper reviews, longer videos and recommended ‘more information’.

Are there any prerequisites or required readings?

These courses are for anyone who wants an introduction or to learn more about Australian carbon farming. There are no prerequisites or required reading – just bring your enthusiasm.

What does lifetime access mean?

Lifetime access means you will be able to access these courses and all their resources for as long as we have them available online – and SoilCQuest is not going anywhere. This is a long-haul commitment for us. No tricks, no fine print. We want you to have access to this knowledge for as long as you need. 

Do I need any special technology to access the courses?

Nope! If you can view this page and the video on it, you can access the courses just fine. The courses are delivered via our special course portal, web pages and email. You can access your course content via any web browser on any laptop, PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone that is connected to a reasonable internet connection. 

Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?

If you would like a certificate, we can send you a Certificate of Completion as soon as you finish the course. Please note there is no ‘official’ accreditation for Growing Soil Carbon 101.

What are the course terms and conditions?

Please review the terms and conditions of our courses here.