VCS Methodology VM0042 METHODOLOGY FOR IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL LAND MANAGEMENT Version 1.0 19 October 2020 Sectoral Scope 14 2 This methodology was developed by Document prepared by TerraCarbon LLC Authors: David Shoch and Erin Swails (TerraCarbon LLC) and Indigo Ag Indigo would like to acknowledge the many contributions by colleagues at Indigo Ag (in alphabetical order): Chris Black, Charlie Brummit, Nell Campbell, Max DuBuisson, Dan Harburg, Lauren Matosziuk, Melissa Motew, Guy Pinjuv, and Ed Smith. We would like to recognize the valuable input and guidance from Ken Newcombe at C-Quest Capital, as well as the many rounds of detailed review from the experts at Aster Global Environmental Services during the independent methodology validation process. Finally, we thank our reviewers, especially the VCS Agricultural Land Management Working Group, whose comments and suggestions contributed to greatly increase the clarity and effectiveness of this methodology. VM0042, Version 1.0 Sectoral Scope 14 3 CONTENTS 1 SOURCES .............................................................................................................. 4 2 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE METHODOLOGY ............................................ 4 3 DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................... 6 4 APPLICABILITY CONDITIONS .............................................................................. 7 5 PROJECT BOUNDARY .......................................................................................... 9 6 BASELINE SCENARIO ......................................................................................... 12 7 ADDITIONALITY .................................................................................................. 14 8 QUANTIFI...
