Rising tides could threaten farming along Virginia’s coastline

Rising tides could threaten farming along Virginia’s coastline

Water levels around Southeast Virginia have risen nearly 20 inches over the past century and they are estimated to keep rising. These rising tides could pose a threat to farming, which has always been a part of coastal Virginia’s economy. Sam Turken reports.

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