USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map helps growers select perennial plants based on average minimum winter temperatures.
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Veggie Compass
Veggie Compass helps diversified vegetable farmers analyze crop and market profitability using detailed farm data to support better decisions.
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Vermont Climate Assessment 2021: Ch 5 Agriculture & Food Systems
An in-depth view from 2021 at the effects climate change will have on Vermont, the state of Vermont's food system, and key actions Vermont farmers can take to adapt.
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Vermont Farm Business Advising
The Viability Program offers affordable business planning, financial management, marketing, and succession services matched to farmer needs. Services are generally free of charge following a $75 enrollment fee.
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Water Deficit Calculator
The CSF Water Deficit Calculator estimates soil water content in the root zone to inform decision making about current and forecasted water deficits.
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Web Soil Survey
Web Soil Survey provides online access to NRCS soil maps and data for farm planning, covering over 95% of U.S. counties.
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Webinar: Changing Characteristics of Precipitation and Drought in the Northeast U.S.
This talk reviews research on changing precipitation, snowfall, and drought patterns in the Northeast and their climate implications in the Northeast.
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Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection offers a single insurance policy covering all farm commodities, including specialty and organic products. For any farm with up to $17 million in insured revenue, or those marketing to local, specialty, or direct markets.
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Wind Rose
Historical weather data, including wind direction and intensity.
