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Heat Waves Hit Farmers Hard | Lexington News
Farmers are sweating through record-breaking heat waves that are reshaping agriculture — and it’s not just about crops anymore. Extreme heat is shortening growing seasons, frying delicate greens, and forcing farmers to work dawn-to-dusk in sweltering conditions. Specialty growers are adapting with shade tents, early-morning harvests, and even greenhouse fans — but the real danger? It’s the workers, battling heatstroke and pests, while small farms struggle to get insurance coverage for their diverse crops. This isn’t a fluke — it’s climate change hitting the fields, and it’s getting worse…
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