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How Crop Insurance Prevents Some Farmers From Adapting to Climate Change

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He planted wheat and other grains directly into the meadows and relied solely on rainfall for much of his acreage. Even though his primary crop is wheat, one of FCIP’s most widely insured crops, his land management system disqualifies him from coverage. And experts say federally subsidized crop insurance is part of the problem.

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