Agriculture, Forestry, & Conservation

The Challenge

Working lands can—and should—deliver both productivity and conservation.

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How to think about it

At C3 Solutions, we believe agricultural and forestry productivity drives environmental resilience. Farmers and foresters are on the frontlines of innovation, harnessing new practices and technologies to produce more with less—while safeguarding soil, water, and ecosystems.

Markets, informed by property rights and stewardship values, are a powerful force for conservation. When environmental benefits are rewarded through incentives, voluntary programs, or open markets, working lands thrive economically and ecologically.

We support public‑private efforts—like AgARDA and FFAR—that bridge research from lab to field. Coupling innovation with flexible conservation policies empowers landowners, amplifies impact, and builds a more sustainable agricultural future.

Our Experts

Jan 2026

Food Affordability and Environmental Progress: How innovation kills two birds with one stone

Americans have some of the most affordable food in the world. Consumers across the United States spend far less on nutritional support as a proportion of total consumer expenditures compared

Jul 2023

R&D Policy Explainer: The Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA)

Mission and Purpose The Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA) supports research that addresses emerging problems such as plant disease, veterinary biological threats, and engineering agricultural advancements, among others.

Jun 2023

R&D Policy Explainer: The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)

Mission and Purpose  The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research is committed to “support pioneering science to provide everyone access to affordable, nutritious food grown on thriving farms.” FFAR executes

Mar 2023

TESTIMONY: A Burning Issue: The Economic Costs of Wildfires

The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony to the Senate Banking Committee on March 8, 2023, on the economic costs of wildfires. Watch the full hearing here. Thank

Sep 2022

Empowering America’s Farmers and Ranchers

From The Climate and Freedom Agenda

The ChallengeFarmers and ranchers are on the front lines as the climate changes. Warming affects crop seasons, soil nutrition, and erosion. Extreme weather such as droughts, heat waves, and floods

Sep 2022

Empowering America’s Farmers and Ranchers

The Challenge: Farmers and ranchers are on the front lines as the climate changes. Warming affects crop seasons, soil nutrition, and erosion. Extreme weather such as droughts, heat waves, and

Sep 2022

Active Management for Healthier Forests

From The Climate and Freedom Agenda

The Challenge: Healthy forests provide many economic and environmental benefits to communities and the planet. Wood products are ubiquitous in the global economy, and forests promote healthier ecosystems by providing

Apr 2022

TESTIMONY: The Importance of Domestic Energy Production to Conservation and Energy Security Efforts

The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands of the House Natural Resources Committee on April 28th, 2022: My

Apr 2022

TESTIMONY: America’s Natural Solutions: The Climate Benefits of Investing in Healthy Ecosystems

The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on April 1, 2022. My name is Nick Loris, and I am

Oct 2021

Getting to Know America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration (ARCs) Act

Key Takeaways Natural climate solutions are important to reducing the risks of climate change, but their efforts are often hamstrung by regulatory and funding challenges. The America’s Revegetation and Carbon

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