“What a beautiful fall day.”
Normally you won’t think anything of a tweet like this. But when that tweet comes at the end of July, it’s a little disconcerting.
With the temperatures over the past few weeks dipping into the 50s, it’s hard not to think about the bigger consequences.
The Union of Concerned Scientists recently said if climate trends continue, Michigan agriculture will be harmed. That’s a big issue when you consider that agriculture is the state’s second largest industry, and agri-food and agri-energy businesses make up more than 20% of the state’s workforce.
Philip Robertson is a professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Michigan State University. He joined us today to talk about how climate change could affect the future of farming in Michigan.
Jim Byrum was also with us to share what it means from the business side of agriculture. Byrum is the President of the Michigan Agri-Business Association.
*Listen to the full interview above.
