Seeding Climate Resilience

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Farming in a changing climate on Vancouver Island

Robin Tunnicliffe has farmed for about 25 years, growing a wide range of organic vegetables for local restaurants and farmer’s markets. When she started farming, there was a more predictable climate, but she is now experiencing more weather extremes that put her farm at risk. To combat the problem, Robin is breeding climate resilient seed that is adapted to her specific growing conditions, which gives her hope for the future.

Recommended Video Citation

Climate Atlas of Canada. (2018). Seeding Climate Resilience: Farming in a changing climate on Vancouver Island. Prairie Climate Centre. https://climateatlas.ca/video/seeding-climate-resilience

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