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Farm poll: Farmers know role in responding to climate change

From the Climate and Extreme Weather series

Aaron Viner
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023

Climate-charge-'good-farmer' chart — Table courtesy Iowa State University

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Farmers are one of the groups that have a true vested interest when it comes to protecting the environment.

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