Extreme Weather Impacts from the Northeast Hub Region
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Vermont Farmer Profiles
Capstone students are helping us hear the stories of farmers who are adapting to climate change.
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Continued Conversations with Cecarelli Farms
William DellaCamera faces new responsibilities and decisions for Cecarelli Farms.
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New Climate Reports Lay Down a Challenge
Two new climate science reports were released last fall and highlight the continuing peril of climate change.
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UVM Dairy Farming Research
Research at dairy farms in Vermont shows how management practices can affect water quality, economics, and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Woodman Horticultural Research Farm at UNH
Check out the research taking place at this New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station farm. Experiments range from establishing beneficial plant habitats and wildflower meadows to running cold…
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How Climate Change Impacts Forests in the Mid-Atlantic
The USDA Forest Service has published a new report that summarizes how climate change is already affecting the forests across the Mid-Atlantic region.
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How Much is Enough?
Researchers and farmers work towards efficient irrigation by comparing crop water needs to weekly applications on diversified Vermont vegetable farms.
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Irrigation Research at UD
At the University of Delaware's Warrington Irrigation Research Farm in Harbeson, Delaware, researchers are improving irrigation to boost crop yields and manage soil and water resources.
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How Do Farmers Think about Climate Risk?
In this study, Vermont farmers identified many site-specific risks that they associate with weather fluctuations and climate change. Results offer critical insights into different aspects of climate…
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Irrigation Pays in Protecting Crop Revenues
Does field crop irrigation make sense as a farm strategy given the number of wet summers in the Northeast?
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Economics of Gully Erosion Stabilization
Stabilizing gullies is one strategy for adapting to changing climate. This case study evaluates the costs and benefits of restoring gullies on Last Resort Farm in Monkton, Vermont.
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Cornell Biochar and Compost Facilities
To deal with their organic wastes, Cornell is using slow pyrolysis to create biochar, and also composting. Both can be used as soil amendments and to sequester carbon.