FARMER RESOURCES OVERVIEW
To reduce the weather and climate-related risks inherent to farming, a variety of tools and resources are needed.
To reduce the weather and climate-related risks inherent to farming, a variety of tools and resources are needed, from those relatively easy to obtain (such as online weather forecasts) to those requiring significant external partnership (such as access to affordable crop insurance). Resources include current farm management practices already known to reduce risk, knowledge of new or alternative practices, and resources for implementing them, including insurance products and disaster assistance programs to help protect against remaining risks.
Morton, L. W., McGuire, J. M., & Cast, A.D. (2017). A good farmer pays attention to the weather. Climate Risk Management (Vol 15), 1-126. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212096316300481
Best Practices for Reducing Risk
How do we reduce risk associated with extreme weather and changing climatic conditions?
Farmers have a variety of best management practices available for reducing the risks associated with extreme weather and changing climatic conditions. Approaches include best agronomic and economic management practices, among other tools and resources. Adoption of these practices relies on their use and recommendation by a variety of trusted sources. Farmer peer groups are one influential example. Many of the practices described below and resources mentioned utilize peer groups for implementation.
Youth examine dairy facilities and animals during judging events. Photo Credit: Hans Schmitz
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