How climate change affects fall crops in North Carolina
Story Date: 11/26/2019

 

Source: Eddie Garcia, WFAE, 11/25/19


When fall arrived this year, it didn't make its entrance with crispy air and cooling temperatures. In fact, the temperature around here was downright summer-like, with some days 10 degrees higher than the average. Plus, there was very little rain for a while.  These are examples of the erratic and extreme weather we’re seeing that links to climate change.  And when it comes to the fall harvest, area farmers are facing new challenges — and short-term benefits — as a result. 

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