Browse by Topic: Adaptation Practices

A list of fact sheets on climate change resources, with topics ranging from Agroforestry to Maple Syrup to Urban Forests and Climate Change.

A summary of the effects of climate change on agriculture, agriculture's role, and mitigation; it describes pathways to mitigate climate change, while simultaneously building resilient systems to help farmers and ranchers adapt to unpredictable climate disruptions.

This page collects research around reduced tillage topics for vegetables, including living mulch under organic acorn squash and Brussel sprouts, tarps to terminate cover crops, sorghum sudan grass residue as mulch for tomatoes, and more....

A case study of Clovercrest Farm, a small-scale dairy farm in Charleston, Maine, including the impacts of climate change on the farm and their adaptation strategies. Clovercrest Farm is pasture-based and milks 95 Jersey cattle on 250 acres.

Over 80 illustrated science-based design guidelines that describe how a vegetative buffer can be applied to protect soil, improve air and water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, produce economic products, provide recreation opportunities, or beautify the landscape.

Farm managers speak about their diversified vegetable operation in Northford, Connecticut, and the changes that Cecarelli Farms has gone through to become both a more sustainable and efficient operation.

Excellent charts on cover crop types divided by cool or warm season, and grass, legume, or broadleaf. Also has a chart on crop sequence effects, as well as one-page fact sheets on characteristics and growing conditions of 65 different cover crops.

Tools to explore cover crops in the Northeast, select species, calculate nitrogen credits, and more. Cover crop selector tool gives recommendations based on your specific site and soil conditions. Website also includes further cover crop resources.

This calculator aids farmers with decision support regarding cover crop residue persistence, as well as the amount and timing of nitrogen availability.

The Cover Crop Selector tool provides a user friendly way for growers to get cover crop recommendations depending on their location, goals, and cover crop window.

Cover crops are a useful tool in managing the soil erosion and nutrient runoff problems caused by increasingly frequent heavy rains across the Northeastern U.S.

This book helps growers and advisors manage crop rotations to improve soil health, control pests, and build profitable farms that support farm families.

The In-Field Soil Health Assessment Guide shows a wide variety of methods which can be used by farmers to explore their soil health. Focused on physical and biological indicators of soil health.

“Cut and carry” mulch involves growing and moving plant material for weed suppression and fertility. Used in organic systems to reduce tillage and improve soil through applied biomass or legumes.

Mulching is one of the simplest ways to increase soil organic matter, retain moisture, and suppress weeds in an agricultural system. Here, we share a few case studies about effective mechanization strategies for cut-and-carry mulching from participating farmers.

A visual guide covering manure management and livestock environmental issues, including nutrient application, public perception, best practices, and facility infrastructure.

This tool helps dairy producers think through the environmental impacts and business implications when considering implementation of different climate smart practices. Also, highlights different funding avenues for listed practices!

This tour explores the silvopasture systems and adaptive management practices at Dickinson College Farm.

Biochar basics: what it is, how it is produced, how it is applied, benefits for farms and the climate, and federal funding sources.

A concise article on the benefits of spreading your risk over more than one enterprise.

The goals of this publication are to present the principles behind drip irrigation and some practical guidelines for successful and profitable use of drip irrigation.

Rainfall intensity is increasing in the Northeastern U.S. Stabilizing gullies is one strategy for adapting to this changing climate. This case study evaluates the costs and benefits of restoring gullies at Last Resort Farm.

Learn about small-scale manure digesters, including current research, technologies, costs, benefits, and funding opportunities through the REAP program.

This checklist helps employers identify their job-related risk factors for heat exposure, assess their preparedness, determine where challenges exist, and develop effective ways to control their heat-related risk and make their workplaces safer.