ASSESSING SOIL CO2 EMISSIONS USING AN AUTOMATED SOIL CARBON FLUX MONITORING SYSTEM

The primary goal of this project is to continuously monitorsoil CO2emissions on ongoing research projects and enhance outreach activities about soil health and the role of agriculture on GHG emissions through field demonstrations.The following major objectives are proposed to achieve this goal.Install Soil CO2 chambers on the research testbedMonitor Soil CO2 during the growing periodField Demonstrations to educate farmers, researchers, and other stakeholdersConduct workshops to train farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders to enhance their skills and knowledge in monitoring carbon emissionsEducate/train students about automated soil CO2 measuring systems and benefits