The effects of climate change and variability on agriculture is a chain reaction. As the climate changes, through increased occurrences of extreme weather phenomenon such as floods or droughts, the available agricultural resources shift, which in turn modifies production and thus alters the economics of the agricultural sector. The chain, however, does not stop there. The vast role of agriculture in the Northern Great Plains suggests that any significant mutations in the agricultural industry would, in addition, result in transformations of the socioeconomic structure of the region. By better understanding the interactions between the various effects of climate change and variability and exchanging of this valuable information, through education and outreach efforts, wiser decisions can be made to soften the potential jolt of a changing climate.