What is it about?
Climate change impacts on agriculture have been intensifying in the Northeastern United States. In order to encourage the adoption of climate change adaptation and mitigation practices by farmers, it is critical to understand their perspectives on the risks they face and actions they are taking.
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Why is it important?
The findings from this study provide improved understanding of farmers’ needs and priorities, which can help guide land-grant researchers, Extension, and policymakers in their efforts to develop and coordinate a comprehensive strategy to address climate change impacts on agriculture in the Northeast.
Perspectives
This work adds farmers' perspectives to the discussion about climate change and agriculture in New York and Pennsylvania.
David Lane
Cornell University
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This page is a summary of: Climate change and agriculture in New York and Pennsylvania: risk perceptions, vulnerability and adaptation among farmers, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, January 2018, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/s1742170517000710.
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