Abstract
This paper explores some of the benefits and challenges of collaboration between biophysical and social scientists in the development of climate-based decision support tools for farmers in the American southeast. By conducting both types of research concurrent with product development and dissemination forged a project model that includes end-user participation and an iterative approach to product development. This collaborative, iterative and participatory approach to research contributes to the efficacy of the project and the decision-support tools we have created for rural resource managers.