Browse by Topic: Adaptation Practices

A comprehensive resource on infrastructure considerations when building new or remodeling an existing cow housing facility.

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

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.

All farms need a plan for managing energy - these 'best practice' guides help farm businesses understand the opportunities they have to implement various energy management strategies on the farm. This improves resiliency and reduces emissions for farms of any scale.

Participants learn how energy-focused farm design and operations improve resilience and long-term viability, with practical strategies for farm energy management.

This fact sheet covers energy efficiency, renewable energy, and nitrogen fertilizer management strategies that reduce costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate impacts.

Grower experiences highlight how to build and modify high tunnels to withstand extreme weather while protecting crops and extending seasons, from the growers of the Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association (VVBGA).

A guide to high tunnel and greenhouse production, covering structure types, fertility management, variety choice, pest and water management, economics, and post-harvest handling.

The Delaware State University (DSU) Outreach & Research Center provides a demonstration of high tunnel designs and best practices for small farmers to protect and improve their operations in a changing climate.

A summary of how a handful of RI vegetable farms used high tunnels to adapt to a changing climate, including season extension, summer shade, and protection from heavy rains.

Outlines best management practices to reduce heat stress in dairy cattle, helping maintain milk production, fertility, and animal welfare during hot weather.

This recording features a talk by Sara Keleman, who shares current data exploring climate trends and projected impacts on agriculture. At minute 1:10:10 Sara reviews several tools available for monitoring weather and implementing adaptive practices.

The Heat Safety Tool helps managers plan outdoor work activities based on how hot it feels throughout the day. With a real-time heat index and hourly forecasts specific to your location, it provides occupational safety and health recommendations.

The ReadyAG workbook is designed to help farm and ranch owners be better prepared to deal with disasters and catastrophic events that can occur on their farm or ranch.

A comprehensive resource on infrastructure considerations when building new or remodeling replacement/heifer housing.

As the climate continues to change, food security will likely remain an issue. Urban food hubs like the East Capitol Urban Farm can help mitigate the effects of warming temperatures and precipitation extremes.

University of Rhode Island is conducting research and outreach on high tunnel production and summer cover crops to help farmers tackle both the risks and opportunities posed by climate change.