CLIMATE CHANGE & AGRICULTURE

Let’s face it – the planet is getting warmer. Maybe not in your exact part of the country, but global weather patterns are changing as the temperature of our planet increases. Some places are seeing more rain than ever; others are drying out. That information alone should be enough to get the attention of agricultural producers in Montana: what is the future of my farm or ranching operation in a period of potentially dramatic climate change? What can I do to ensure my livelihood and my family’s future? How can I help lessen the impacts of global climate change?

The goal of this project is to explain the history of climate change, describe programs that have been developed in the U.S. to help lessen the impacts of human activities on the climate, and explore potential market opportunities for Montana producers.

NEW! Rangeland Carbon Sequestration - A white paper describing opportunities for Montana's ranchers to benefit from being part of the climate change solution. (PDF 318KB)