Farmer-Led Climate Change Adaptations for Agro-Ecosystems in the Mid-Atlantic U.S.

Abstract. Data from the National Climatic Data Center indicate that between 1900 and 2010 the mean monthly temperature in Maryland has increased in every month of the year with monthly increases ranging from 0.5 to 2.9°F and a mean monthly increase of 1.7°F (0.9°C) (Table 1) 4 . This rise is consistent with the mean increase in global temperature of about 1.2°Ði reported by the IPCC 1 . The National Weather service data also indicate a fluctuating monthly precipitation 4 , which is significant within the context of crop production.