Grazing Lands Topics from the Northeast Hub Region
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Delmarva and the Ground for Change
A documentary film about three family-owned farming operations who are leaders in practices that promote healthy soils, which also safeguard working lands from climate change extremes.
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Agrivoltaics: Coming Soon to a Farm Near You?
Researchers and farmers around the country are currently experimenting and collecting data on what crops, pollinator plants, and/or livestock situations work best with photovoltaic setups.…
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Drought Resistant Practices
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers cost sharing for practices that help farmers increase resilience to drought.
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Shifts in Growing Degree Days, Plant Hardiness Zones and Heat Zones
Climate change is already having substantial effects on natural systems and the benefits they provide. Forest vegetation may face increased risk of moisture deficit and drought as climate change…
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Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu
The Menu is an extensive collection of climate change adaptation actions for natural resource management with tribal communities.
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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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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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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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Dickinson College Farm's Silvopasture
Farmers in the Northeast are exploring options to adapt to the changing climate. Higher average temperatures and more intense rains impact farms and can take a toll on livestock. Intensive rotational…