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The National Assessment
Overview and
Foundation
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Acclimations.
Issues Covered
The 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 Approach
Climate 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.
Co-chairs |
- Jeff Graham, U.S. Department of Agriculture (through September
1999)
- Jim Hrubovcak, U.S. Department of Agriculture (beginning
October 1999)
- John Reilly, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Coordinating Federal Agency |
U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Agency Representative |
- Margot Anderson, U.S. Department of Agriculture (through March
2000)
- Jim Hrubovcak, U.S. Department of Agriculture (beginning March
2000)
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Issues |
- National and regional agricultural production
- Financial vulnerability of farmers and farming regions
- Adaptation strategies
- Interplay of the international agriculture market
- Impacts of variability and extreme weather events on
environmental factors
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Timeline |
October 15, 1998 |
- Work assignments complete
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March 15, 1999 |
- Mid-term appraisal of progress and focus
- Evaluation of modeling simulations
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May 15, 1999 |
- Preliminary project reports due
- Develop report writing team assignments
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October 26-28, 1999 |
- Agriculture Sector Assessment Team and Steering
Committee Meeting
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February 1, 2000 |
- Agriculture Background Working Papers Posted on National
Assessment Web Site
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February 3, 2000 |
- Agriculture Sector Technical Review Begins
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Summer 2000 |
- Published final Agriculture Sector Report completed
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