In the past, providing climate based scientific information and presenting it to farmers to use in their decision making process without an understanding of production systems has proven ineffective. Objectives: The Tri-State Climate Working Group was created to build a shared understanding of the impacts climate has on row crops and potential adaptive responses. Methods: The working group has created opportunities to exchange information among innovative farmers, Extension agents and specialists from Florida, Georgia and Alabama. The group meets twice a year to discuss climate related information, its effects on production systems and discuss the weather forecast. Questions discussed have included: How might a La Niña or an El Niño affect crop yields? How have growers adapted to seasonal variations and extreme climate events in the past? How might future changes in climate affect agricultural production in the southeast? Results: The group has met 9 times since 2010 and 142 participants have attended these meetings. The core group (30 participants) has increased knowledge of climate related effects and how they affect row crop production; seven technologies to reduce climate-related risks have been identified. Extension agents have gained a better understanding of perceived changes in climate and the informational needs of farmers to manage associated risks. Conclusions: Group participants are now able to share climate related information with other Extension agents, growers, local government decision makers, water management district personnel, insurance agents, and crop consultants. This effort has been led by the Southeast Climate Consortium and the Florida Climate Institute.