Division: ASA Section: Climatology & Modeling

Title: Symposium--Capturing the Benefits of Seasonal Climate Forecasts in Agricultural Management

Lead Community Sponsor: Agroclimatology and Agronomic Modeling Community
Cosponsor: Climatology & Modeling
Community Cosponsor: Agroclimatology and Agronomic Modeling Community
Format: Oral Symposium
Keywords: El Ninoagronomic managementfood securityseasonal climate forecast

Session Description: Improved seasonal climate forecasts can be used to provide scientifically sound information and decision support tools for agriculture. The goal of this session will be to highlight the state-of-the-art in using seasonal climate forecasts in developing risk management strategies by communities including growers/ farmers/extension workers/policy makers.

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