Corn Growers: Climate Change Is ‘A Grave Threat To Rural Livelihoods And Quality Of Life’

[GliderGuider]

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/04/20/467780/corn-growers-climate-change-is-grave-threat-to-rural-livelihoods-and-quality-of-life/

Corn farmers concerned about the impact of climate change are speaking out, calling the problem “a grave threat” to the nation’s agricultural sector.

The American Corn Growers Association is highlighting statements made by its former president, saying that farmers are “at the front lines of global warming”:

Bolin, who farms near Manlius, Illinois, and who served as president of American Corn Growers Association from 2004 – 2012, said he felt there was no doubt that the weather has become more extreme, with high rainfall and severe droughts more prevalent today. He expressed concern for the ability of farmers to deal with and adapt to the changing environment. Bolin urges public policy to further develop alternative renewable energy resources, along with efforts to educate and inform agricultural producers to prepare for and adapt to the changing environment, to ensure adequate food and energy production.

“There’s simply no substitute for good soil and a stable climate for growing crops,” Bolin said. “That puts farmers at the front lines of global warming — it’s a grave threat to rural livelihoods and quality of life. That’s why I support EPA policies to cut global warming pollution from automobiles and power plants.”

[RobertEarl]

1. Gee

Who would have thunk that farmers would be aware of a changing environment?

Next thing you know these farmers will be joining hands with the Sahara Clubbers.

Durn Pinko commies wanting to take away my right to make a mess of the climate and change life as we know it. Who do they think they are telling me i can't work hard to ruin everything?

[GliderGuider]

2. :-)