Agriculture and Climate Change

This week's blog comes to you from the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue. On the opening day of the Dialogue there was a panel that discussed climate change and how agriculture can be a leader in fighting climate change. A representative with the US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance shared the following video with those in attendance. We encourage you to watch the linked video and utilize the discussion points below to guide your conversations around the globe.

30 Harvests

Discussion Points

• After watching the video explain your general thoughts and feelings.
• How can those in agriculture around the world lead the way in the fight against climate change?
• What can you do to combat climate change in your community?
• The family in this video highlighted several hardships they are facing. What hardships do farmers and producers face in your community and around the world? How do they overcome these challenges? How can you support them?