[SustainableTompkins] Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture"- March 5

[GayNicholson at aol.com]

Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:15:32  -0500
To: sustainabletompkins at lists.mutualaid.org
From: Brian Aldrich  <bsa9 at cornell.edu>
Subject: "Impact of Climate Change on  Agriculture"- March 5

Hello ST, I am new to  the list, so not exactly sure of the audience. If 
there are those of you  haven't heard Dave Wolfe's talk on the impact of climate 
change on  agriculture, this is my attempt to get knowledgeable faculty out 
into the  community. Auburn is a bit of a hike from Ithaca, but you can carpool 
to  reduce your C footprint.  Or better yet, invite Dr.Wolfe to speak at  
community locations in Ithaca(!).

Cheers,
Brian

On Monday March 5, 7:00-8:30 pm, Dr. David Wolfe will speak about “The  
Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture in the Northeast” at Cornell  Cooperative 
Extension of Cayuga County, 248 Grant Ave., Auburn. Free and open  to the 
public. For info call 315-255-1183.

Dr. Wolfe is Professor  of Plant Ecology in the Dept. of Horticulture at 
Cornell University. He is a  leading authority on the effects of climate change 
and rising atmospheric  carbon dioxide on plants, soils, and ecosystems. He will 
talk about the  effects of climate change that are already being observed in 
the northeast,  such as earlier bloom dates for fruit trees. For crop farmers, 
it is likely  that there will be changes in weed and insect pests as ranges 
shift  northwards, as well as changes in rainfall patterns. Concerning 
livestock, Dr.  Wolfe writes, “Summer high temperature stress could negatively affect 
the  health and productivity of dairy cattle and other livestock important to 
the  NE economy.” In addition to describing the possible impacts on 
agriculture,  Dr. Wolfe will share his ideas on how farms can adapt to a warmer world. 
For  further information visit the Cornell climate change website at 
_www.climateandfarming.org_ (http://www.climateandfarming.org/)   .

Brian S. Aldrich, CPAg/CCA
Agriculture Resource  Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County
248 Grant  Ave.
Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: 315-255-1183, ext. 236
Fax:  315-255-1187
bsa9 at cornell.edu
 
 
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