The political structure of the region will also change in response to perceived changes brought on by climate change and variability. As urban areas gain people the balance of power will shift to urban based concerns. Increasing Competition for prime farm land at the urban fringes will result in increased stress on farm operations. In the past farmers and farm groups have enjoyed political support from state legislatures, as the balance of power shifts the political climate may change as much as the physical climate.

The proposed farm bill has been labeled the "right to farm" bill. This bill is a radical departure from previous bills in that government intervention into most aspects of farming is being removed or limited. The reliance on market forces as the major governing body of agriculture in the future has some farmers and farm groups concerned about the lack of a safety net for food production. What will be the affects of this farm bill on the future in light of climate change and variability? What is the cost, politically, not to responding to climate change and variability? These questions and many more will be the focus of much debate as the scientific community responds with more information on climate change and variability.