In this episode, Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton joins us to explore what climate-resilient agriculture looks like in practice and how farmers are adapting to increasing weather variability. We discuss the challenges posed by drought, heavy rainfall, and shifting climate patterns, and how conservation practices like cover crops and reduced tillage can help improve resilience on the farm. The conversation also highlights how different crops and regions face varying levels of vulnerability, and how growers manage risk through diversification and long-term planning. Dr. Reberg-Horton shares how precision agriculture and emerging technologies are changing decision making in real time and reshaping how farms operate at different scales. Finally, we talk about the balance between sustainability and profitability, and what it will take to build more resilient and adaptive food systems moving forward.

Learn more about Dr. Reberg-Horton’s work below:

NC State Bio Page: https://cals.ncsu.edu/crop-and-soil-sciences/people/screberg/

Check out the following resources to learn more about today’s topic:

Precision Sustainable Agriculture: https://www.precisionsustainableag.org/

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Edited and Produced by: Bhavisha Gulabrai

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