In case you haven\u2019t had time to step outside in the past three months, Missouri is setting records this summer with historic high temperatures<\/a>. It\u2019s hot<\/strong> \u2013 and August is probably just going to be worse.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Climate change has increased the average temperatures in Missouri, leading to more extreme and frequent severe weather events<\/a> like droughts, tornadoes and floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This month, more than 94% of the state is experiencing drought conditions<\/a>, which stunt plant growth and delay planting. Farmers across the state are feeling the effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith hay production down, that cuts into my income,\u201d<\/em> said Mark Nash, a farmer in Strafford who raises cattle and wraps hay to cover equipment costs. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a few timely rains, but some of the hay we\u2019ve wrapped has been high in nitrates, so we may not be able to salvage it as feed. And this isn\u2019t covered by the crop insurance programs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Missouri farmers bring in nearly $100 billion in revenue every year.<\/a> They feed families in Missouri and around America \u2013 Missouri is the third largest cattle producer in the country<\/a>. And Missouri farms employ nearly half a million Missourians.<\/a> Our farmers make us strong, and we need to do everything we can to keep them afloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climate change affects all of us \u2013 threatening our safety, our livelihoods, and our fun summer plans. So what are politicians doing about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Missouri politicians have fought tooth and nail to not address climate change<\/em><\/strong>. They\u2019ve sued the Environmental Protection Agency<\/a>, blocked the state from investing in green energy<\/a> and prevented cities from taking action on climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Farmers don\u2019t want to abandon their livelihoods \u2013 they want to be part of the solution to climate change so Missouri can continue to thrive for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFarmers Bear The Brunt Of Climate Change<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2026 But The Rest Of Us Will Feel The Economic Effects<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
What Are Politicians Doing About It?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Stand With Missouri Farmers \u2013 Tell Your Representatives To Fight Climate Change<\/h1>\n\n\n\n