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Iowa Flower Farmer Fights Climate Change with Smart Strategies

7/14/2025

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Holly Jones, a dedicated flower farmer in Crawfordsville, Iowa, is tackling climate change head-on by meticulously studying her land's microclimate and refining her planting strategies. With the USDA revealing a warming trend in plant hardiness zones, farmers across the Upper Midwest face the challenge of adapting to warmer winters and unexpected frosts, reshaping their crop choices for the future.

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Holly Jones, a dedicated flower farmer in Crawfordsville, Iowa, is tackling climate change head-on by meticulously studying her land's microclimate and refining her planting strategies. With the USDA revealing a warming trend in plant hardiness zones, farmers across the Upper Midwest face the challenge of adapting to warmer winters and unexpected frosts, reshaping their crop choices for the future.