The Heat Is On: Small Farmers Bear Brunt of Climate Extremes Climate change has become a familiar refrain, but its impact on agriculture often gets overlooked.
For small farmers like Annie Woods and Paul Rasch, the effects are all too real – and devastating. Extreme weather events are no longer freak occurrences but a regular feature of the agricultural landscape.
Heat waves and prolonged heat domes trap heat and humidity over entire regions, making it difficult for farmers to protect their crops.