Farms are facing rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and heat waves. These changes are increasing plant stress and insect pressure. Healthy soil microbiomes enhance resilience to climate change and pests, and organic farmers in New York State are concerned climate change will impact their soil microbiome. In response we are... Read more
Funding
This project was funded by the Organic Transitions Grant, part of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Award 2022-51106-38007.