It’s spring and we’re gearing up for farmers markets and starting our spring plantings. But we’re also keenly aware of the unpredictability of the weather and disasters happening around the country, particularly as our climate continues to change.
From floods and wildfires, to droughts and devastating storms, family farmers find themselves on the front lines of a changing ecosystem. They’ve become all too familiar with the extreme weather caused by climate change. The catastrophic flooding across the Midwest this spring is just the latest example of the weather challenges farmers face.
Farmers depend on natural resources to nurture their crops and sustain their livestock. Farmers who practice sustainable farming methods, improving the health of soil and water, are also an essential part of the climate solution
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