Episode 1.2: How is climate change affecting farming, ranching and aquaculture in Idaho?

Since temperature and precipitation can influence the growth and health of plants and animals, it’s easy to think climate change may affect agriculture, ranching and commercial aquaculture, industries intrinsic to Idaho’s economy. I’ve called up three U of I faculty members with expertise in these fields: Jodi Johnson-Maynard, department head for Soil and Water Systems; Ron Hardy, director of the Aquaculture Research Institute; and John Hall, professor in animal veterinary science. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music by Steve Combs.