NPR put together this really cool visualization tool for how USDA plant hardiness zones have changed. 🪴

It’s super interesting and does a great job of explaining what the maps and data really mean! 📊

#Gardening #Outside #USDA #Data #NPR #Agriculture #Farming #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Garden #Plants

https://apps.npr.org/plant-hardiness-garden-map/

In my research I asked farmers how they evaluated farming practices and increased biodiversity was one of their metrics. They were right!

"Changing How We Farm Might Protect Wild Mammals—and Fight Climate Change

Nearly a quarter of U.S. mammal species are on the endangered species list. Researchers say farming with biodiversity in mind may help stave off further decline."

#Agriculture #WildLife #Farming #OrganicAg #Organic #OrganicFarming #SustainableAg #Biodiversity

https://civileats.com/2024/05/06/changing-how-we-farm-might-protect-wild-mammals-and-fight-climate-change/

Changing How We Farm Might Protect Wild Mammals—and Fight Climate Change | Civil Eats

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