The Implications of Natural Disasters on U.S. Agriculture

The following was shared with me by David Hill, a Research Associate with the University of Lethbridge, Alberta.

Many of our states have a very strong farming and ranching economic base. With climate related disasters increasing there could be good information in this webinar that you can use in the near future. Click on the link below to register.

Webinar: The Implications of Natural Disasters on US Agriculture
Farmers, foresters, and ranchers are unfortunately familiar with the devastation and loss of life and property accompanying a natural disaster caused by an extreme weather event such as a hurricane, drought, or flooding. Although natural disasters have been a threat since 1900, they have become more severe and frequent due to recent climatic changes affecting winds, ocean temperatures, and precipitation patterns. These changes facilitate more destructive and impactful weather events. Thus, current U.S. federal farm policy focuses on risk management. The projected spending for the Federal Crop Insurance Program exceeds all other farm-related programs authorized in the 2018 farm bill.

This webinar will discuss the effect of these extreme weather events on agriculture and the challenges for policymakers in ensuring federal programs assist farmers with their demanding risk management needs while also facilitating adaptation to a changing climate.