Last month, Congress held initial hearings to inform the 2018 Farm Bill. Agriculture Committee members heard about the struggling farm economy, crop insurance, and rural development. One issue that wasn’t discussed, despite its profound impact on farmers, is climate change. Both Republican…
Climate Risk, Loss and Damage in North Carolina
The big hog and poultry operations in North Carolina fit almost any definition of climate risk.
How the TPP Undermines Climate Change Goals for Agriculture
The global food system, including agricultural production and associated land use, is responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gases.