Kelsey Love Zaavedra owns and operates Heirloomista in Chisago County. She grows fruits, vegetables and herbs on about an acre of land using only heirloom seeds. She grows perennials because they’re hardier and more resilient than annuals. Climate change scares her and it has guided her farming decisions and how she lives. Read about Zaavedra and her views on climate.

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From heavy rains to extreme drought and damaging winds, farmers are adapting and changing. The ‘Climate Resilience on the Farm’ series features Minnesota farmers who are using practices to make their farms more resilient as the climate changes.