The state of farming in 2024 and the future of farming

Added on 26 January 2024

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The state of farming in 2024 and the future of farming

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Farming in 2024 is undoubtedly different than it was a few generations ago. In the vast fields of US agriculture, a green revolution is underway, spurred on by the climate impact of traditional farming. Let's delve into the evolving landscape, exploring the impact of climate change and the rising champions—Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), hydroponics, and vertical farming.

A report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) at the end of November 2023 gives us stark evidence of how much our climate changes. 2023 broke records for being the warmest on record with greenhouse gasses rising, and 2024 may surpass those numbers.

Climate Report and Its Implications on US Farming

The WMO report detailed that global temperatures were roughly 1.40°C (2.52°F) higher than the baseline temperature recorded before the industrial age. While this may not seem like much, it has had dramatic effects.

The report also found that CO2 levels are 50% higher than in pre-industrial ages. This means that temperatures are likely to continue rising for years into the future as it will take time for the carbon dioxide levels to stabilize.