Adapting To Weather Extremes: Key Strategies For Sustainable Farming From Climate HUB

The impact of climate change is an increasingly important discussion for those in the agriculture industry. Those with the USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub said the goal is to support climate-informed decision-making to reduce agriculture risks in farming and ranching operations.

Wednesday, August 7th 2024, 7:26 am

By: News On 6, Autumn Bracey

The impact of climate change is an increasingly important discussion for those in the agriculture industry.

The goal is to support climate-informed decision-making to reduce agriculture risks in farming and ranching operations. USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub is 1 of 10 climate hubs in the United States that focus on promoting Climate Resilient Farming and Living.

Andres Cibils said scientists are concerned are weather extremes being felt in Oklahoma and nationwide. Over the past 100 years, data shows temperatures are getting hotter with more days exceeding 100 degrees.

Rainfall patterns are changing with more extreme events that could lead to flooding. Cibilis hopes people can take a more proactive approach in the agriculture industry like food conservation. He says small steps are key for our future.

“Sustainability to be able to continue to use our resources and to do so in a way that is climate smart. So how do we adapt to these new patterns of weather in order to continue to grow the food we need,” said Cibilis.

USDA will host a free workshop in Okmulgee on Saturday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m. where people can learn about their USDA programs and climate-smart horticulture