Title | Mixed methods approach to understanding farmer and agricultural advisor perceptions of climate change and adaptation in Vermont, United States |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Schattman, RE, V Mendez, E, Merrill, S, Zia, A |
Journal | Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems |
Volume | 42 |
Start Page | 121 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 121 - 148 |
Date Published | 2017/09 |
ISSN | 2168-3565 |
Keywords | Agriculture, agroecology, best management practices, Climate change, risk |
Abstract | The relationships among farmers’ belief in climate change, perceptions of climate-related risk, and use of climate adaptation practices is a growing topic of interest in U.S. scholarship. The northeast region is not well represented in the literature, although it is highly agricultural and will likely face climate-related risks that differ from those faced in other regions. We used a mixed methods approach to examine northeast farmers’ perceptions of climate change and climate-related risks over time, and perceived trade-offs associated with on-farm practices. Our investigation shows how northeastern farmers think about climate-risk, and what they are doing to address it. |
URL | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/21683565.2017.1357667 |
DOI | 10.1080/21683565.2017.1357667 |
Short Title | Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
Status:
Published
Attributable Grant:
BREE
Grant Year:
Year2
Acknowledged VT EPSCoR:
Ack-No