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Issues CoveredThe agriculture sector was concerned primarily with issues associated with national and regional agricultural production and economic implications. It considered the financial vulnerability of farmers and farming regions, coping strategies which may be utilized to manage the impact of climate change, and possible impacts of climate change on environmental factors. Some of the potential factors that were examined included soil erosion, wildlife habitat, livestock waste, and agricultural chemicals. Finally, the assessment included the impact of the international agricultural market in the context of climate change. Assessment ApproachClimate change scenarios combined with economic assumptions were used to assess potential implications of climate change on agriculture. Case studies, incorporated primarily from regional assessment material, were utilized to analyze information not addressed in models and to relate broad, sector-based effects to impacts at local levels. Stakeholders were involved throughout the assessment in the design, review of drafts, and development of case studies. Interaction with other sectors was pursued to examine the broader impact of agriculture in the context of climate change.
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