Associated Press: Farmers and scientists in the inland Northwest are launching a $20 million study on how climate change will impact agricultural practices.
Nearly 100 researchers and farmers from across the region met Monday at the University of Idaho, where the five-year research program is starting, The Spokesman-Review reported.
“Climate change is one of the challenges that faces the sustainability of agriculture in this region,” said UI professor Scott Eigenbrode, who is leading the project.
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Northwest farmers, scientists to study climate change effects
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on May 11th, 2011
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