U.S. sets up ‘climate hubs’ to help rural communities affected by extreme weather
The Obama administration plans to announce Wednesday the creation of seven “climate hubs” to provide information to rural communities facing extreme weather conditions.
The hubs by the U .S. Department of Agriculture will provide scientific knowledge to help farmers, ranchers and landowners battle risks associated with climate change, including drought, floods, pests and fires.
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This is most unfortunate because it is another action that undercuts the Extension Service. This severely underfunded group of quiet heroes are the ones that farmers know and know they can turn to with any question about rural life, not just farming (e.g., the excellent work being done by the Southern Rural Development Center with rural communities). How are these ‘hubs’ supposed to get whatever they’re doing to the grassroots? The Extension Service. With no extra money. Yeah, right.