The VanDerPols noticed the changing climate in longer growing seasons, more unpredictable weather and extended drought periods. They decided to focus on perennial crops and direct marketing meat to diversify their farm and increase their economic and environmental resiliency. Read about their efforts and what Jim says people are missing in the conversation around climate change.

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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.