Climate Change and Perennial Fruit and Nut Production: Investing in Resilience in Uncertain Times
Content Source: ATTRA

Resource Explained
This guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, examines climate-related challenges facing perennial fruit and nut growers, including drought, flooding, frost timing shifts, inadequate chilling hours, and extreme heat. It outlines four key strategies for building resilience — diversification into new cultivars and species, water stewardship, soil building through organic matter improvement, and adoption of appropriate technology and policy.
Region
Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest
Topic
Climate Solutions, Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management
Category
Tree and Vine Crops
Year Published
2014



