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Agriculture Working Group

Provided by: Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts |Published on: January 9, 2024
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  • This resource provides an overview of the impact of agriculture on climate change in Wisconsin and details practices that can support reducing greenhouse gases and increase carbon sequestration on Wisconsin farms.
  • The article describes the impact on agriculture from the changing climate while reminding readers that the agricultural sector can sequester carbon in crops and soil and use innovative practices to increase sustainability.
  • A working group report linked on the webpage is an excellent resource for diving deeper into specific agricultural practices and their negative or positive effects on climate change.
  • While reading this article, students will learn about farming practices such as crop rotation, cover cropping, manure management, and tailored fertilizer application.
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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Region: North America, USA - Midwest, United States, Wisconsin
Languages: English

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