How conservation curious farmers are reacting to climate change
By
Jim Meadows
Drought, deadly dust storms and torrential downpours — Illinois farmers have dealt with all types of extreme weather this summer. Climate change is severely disrupting the state’s $19 billion per year agriculture industry. But the Illinois Farm Bureau is trying to help. They’re hosting meetings with farmers throughout the summer to encourage conservation practices.
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How conservation curious farmers are reacting to climate change
By
Jim Meadows
Drought, deadly dust storms and torrential downpours — Illinois farmers have dealt with all types of extreme weather this summer. Climate change is severely disrupting the state’s $19 billion per year agriculture industry. But the Illinois Farm Bureau is trying to help. They’re hosting meetings with farmers throughout the summer to encourage conservation practices.