Teaching how to farm in a changing climate

Above (l-r): Marc Amante, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educator, Southwest Region; Cindy Folck, Ph.D., interim associate Extension administrator; and Sakthi Kumaran, Ph.D., interim associate director of the Agricultural Research and Development Program at Central State University. 

Farmers face many challenges each year when it comes to weather conditions. However, their resilience in the face of unpredictable weather is a testament to their dedication and hard work in feeding communities.

This was one topic discussed at the 2023 Climate Smart: Farming with Weather Extremes conference in Plain City in November, bringing together specialists from two leading universities, Central State University and Ohio State University, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to delve deeper into the complex interactions between weather, climate, and agriculture.

Three experts from Central State University's 1890 Land-Grant Extension program contributed: Marc Amante, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educator, Southwest Region; Cindy Folck, Ph.D., interim associate Extension administrator; and Sakthi Kumaran, Ph.D., interim associate director of the Agricultural Research and Development Program at Central State University.

The program aimed to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings and discuss the latest advancements in their respective fields. CSU representatives shared with attendees the challenges posed to farming in Ohio by repeated weather extremes — and how to fight back. 

Learn more about CSU Extension at centralstate.edu/about-csu/1890-land-grant-university. Contact the office at landgrantcommunications@centralstate.edu for more information.