Author: Salina Edwards
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A Piece of the Peace: Rural Community Perspectives from the Northern Peace Region
Written by Salina Edwards. Growing up on a farm was never easy–the work was hard, the days were long, and the summer was the busiest time of year. In spite of the days spent picking rocks in 25 degree heat, I do consider this to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.…
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Forecast for the Future: Extreme Temperature Effects on British Columbia’s Rural Farming Systems
Written by Salina Edwards Unimpeded increases in greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere are contributing to the extreme rising and falling temperatures on our planet [1]. As global temperatures rise, these increases have devastating consequences on agricultural production for farmers in British Columbia. Agriculture is highly vulnerable to climate change, and temperature-related disruptions in…