How farmers can get to the root of climate response – literally

Washington — One easy way to combat the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on farms and farmers? Grow longer roots.

Who has the longest root systems? Perennials.

Perennials are plants that generally live for a season, die back, and then return again the following season.  In gardening terms, these are daisies or hydrangea. In farming terms, these are native grain versions of wheat, sorghum, and oil seeds.