Is our food system ready for climate change? | State of Change: Seeds of Hope

With climate change comes more weather extremes that threaten our vulnerable food system. Discover how the Utopian Seed Project in western North Carolina is building more climate resilience for North Carolina by selecting crop varieties adapted to our changing climate and introducing hardy tropical staples to farmers and chefs in the region.
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Sea-level rise and coastal erosion directly impact North Carolina’s coastline, while extreme weather events bring the effects of climate change to inland communities. Hear from North Carolinians about the consequences of climate change in their backyards and their innovative solutions to build a more resilient state. Discover more pbsnc.org/StateOfChange.
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