Monarch is a leader in renewable energy and bio-innovations through the power of agri-ingenuity. Our scalable farm-based innovations focus on renewable natural gas, carbon removal, enhanced biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
What We Do
Renewable Natural Gas
Monarch converts methane emissions from Smithfield's hog farms into carbon-negative renewable natural gas to power homes, businesses, and transportation. Our process removes at least 25 times more emissions from the atmosphere than emitted, resulting in the industry’s lowest carbon intensity score. With one of the world’s leading providers of protein and one of the world’s most renowned production engineers of renewable energy, Monarch can deliver RNG on a massive scale.
Organic Fertilizer
Why let good waste go to waste? Converting methane gas to RNG produces byproducts like feedstock, or raw materials, to produce organic fertilizer rich in nutrients. It’s all part of Monarch’s circular and virtuous economy.
Prairie Grass Reclamation
Prairie grass is a wonder crop that captures and stores carbon. Its deep roots enrich the soil, reduce flooding, and enhance wildlife. We’ve planted thousands of acres and plan to plant millions more around waterways, erodible land, and marginal farmland. Thus, planting the seeds for another valuable source of RNG and revenue.
Clean Water
Water is a valuable and limited resource in all farming, particularly hog farming. As farmers, we make the most out of every drop, conserving, recycling, and reusing water for drinking, cleaning, cooling, and irrigation. Producing clean water is a critical component to the health of our animals, our land, and our bottom line.
Monarch Butterfly Habitat Exchange
Monarch butterflies aren’t just pretty. They’re vital to the environment and wildlife. As pollinators and natural pest controllers, they help flowers, crops, and fruits grow. They’re part of the natural food chain. Their health is a crucial indicator of the health of our entire ecosystem. Prairie grass restoration is helping to reverse their dangerously declining population while improving the environment.
Our Difference
There are many players in the renewable natural gas sector. But very few, if any, can match Monarch's unique combination of proven technological and operational know-how; our vast supply of biogas resources; and our access to financial expertise and capital.
In addition, Monarch's commitment to restoring millions of acres of prairie stands alone. Altogether, Monarch is leading the way to create a carbon negative, sustainable, and circular economy on a scale that is having a major, immediate, and positive impact on our environment.
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