The Atlantic hurricane season is winding down just as winter hazards come into view.
But, a publication says one often-overlooked impact is how these climate and weather shocks cost America’s farms billions annually, and increase the risk of price swings and food shortages for consumers.
In the 2025 edition of their Where Natural Disasters Are Having the Biggest Impact on the Nation’s Food Supply report, Trace One pinpoints where these events are having the greatest impact on farmers and the nation’s food supply. Researchers analyzed and ranked locations at the county and state levels based on their average annual economic loss and expected annual loss in 2025 dollars within the agricultural sector.
Jackson County farms are expected to lose a total of about $138,000 dollars per year to natural disasters—an average per-farm loss of $180 dollars.
Trace One reports the worst type of natural hazard for Jackson County’s agriculture is drought, which can reduce irrigation, shrink harvests, and put extra strain on livestock.
