Extreme Weather Impacts from the Northeast Hub Region
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USDA ARS Farming Systems Project
Long-term agricultural research provides unique insights into the impact of climate and weather on agricultural sustainability. The USDA-ARS Farming Systems Project (FSP) has been looking at the…
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Graduate Student Climate Adaptation Partners (GradCAP)
A new project designed to build a virtual consortium of Masters and Doctoral students working on climate adaptation in agriculture and forestry.
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Climate Risks in the Northeast
How are climate change and weather variability affecting Northeastern producers?
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Weather and Climate Considerations for Dairy
How does the changing climate impact dairy operations, and what can dairy farmers do to adapt?
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Managing Grazing to Improve Climate Resilience
A rotational stocking system controls the timing and intensity of grazing by rotating animals among paddocks. This gives the pastures time for rest and regrowth.
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Cover Cropping to Improve Climate Resilience
Is your field covered? Managing a continuous cover of plants can help improve soil health and prevent erosion.
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Adaptation Resources for Agriculture: Responding to Climate Variability and Change in the Midwest and Northeast
Developed specifically to meet the unique needs of agricultural producers, and provide educators and advisors information and resources to help farmers in the region increase their resilience to…
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Northeast Climate Hub Webinar Series
This webinar series builds on capacity within USDA to deliver science-based knowledge and practical information to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.
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New Video Series Launched on Climate Adaptation
How are Northeastern farmers surviving recent extreme weather? UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture partnered with the USDA Northeast Climate Hub and produced three videos asking…
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UDC Urban Farm
The University of the District of Columbia showcases an urban food hub at the East Capitol Urban Farm and helps address food security issues. Food security will continue to be a challenge as the…
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Planning for Planting
Design an effective riparian buffer during the off-season by using AgBufferBuilder to aid against intense rain events in the future.
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The Future of Winter Roads
Recent warmer and shorter winters mean that winter freeze and spring thaw periods for roads are less dependable. Learn how this variability impacts industry, management and communities, and how a new…