Climate change presenting new challenges to farmers

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Farming is a tough and unpredictable business. It requires hard manual labor and quick responses to complicated problems.      Climate change holds the potential of adding a whole new level of complexity - and uncertainty - to Montana's top industry.

Harvesting potatoes at Lifeline Produce in Victor, MT
Credit Edward O'Brien

All week long we've taken a look at climate change and its impacts on Montana.
        In our final feature story tonight, Edward O'Brien speaks with a few of the people who will be directly dealing with the consequences if - perhaps when - we see significant alterations in our long-term climate patterns. 

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Edward O’Brien first landed at Montana Public Radio three decades ago as a news intern while attending the UM School of Journalism. He covers a wide range of stories from around the state.
edward.obrien@umt.edu.  
(406) 243-4065