Apple cultivars and climate change in the Eastern Mountain region of the United States
Extensive research exists regarding the effects of climate change on agriculture. However, there is often a gap between researchers and decision makers, particularly in industries with limited resources. The apple industry is one such example. Though apples are the most consumed fruit in the United States, apple orchards occupy less than 1% of the 880 million acres of United States farmland (Industry at a Glance, n.d.; National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2024).
