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How can agroforestry support climate change mitigation in the Northeast?

Find out how agroforestry contributes to climate change mitigation in three ways.
USDA Agriculture Innovation Agenda
USDA Agriculture Innovation Agenda and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Secretary Purdue announced the USDA Agriculture Innovation Agenda on February 20, 2020. The new agenda includes calls for carbon sequestration and practices to reduce greenhouse gases.
Dennard Plaza at University of the District of Columbia.
Environmental Knowledge and Perceptions of the Urban DC Population
New research from the University of the District of Columbia shows that understanding what people know and perceive is key to designing effective educational programs.
Current Northeast Drought Conditions
Rains ease flash drought conditions in New England and parts of New York. Click for more details and what farmers are doing about dry conditions.

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Northeast Climate Adaptation Fellows Vegetable and Fruit Program Now Accepting Applications for 2021-2022

The Northeast Climate Adaptation Fellowship's Vegetable and Fruit Program now accepting applications and is open to commercial farmers in the Northeast U.S. who grow vegetables and/or small fruit. It is also available for agricultural advisors who…

USDA Agriculture Innovation Agenda and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

Secretary Purdue announced the USDA Agriculture Innovation Agenda on February 20, 2020. The new agenda includes calls for carbon sequestration and practices to reduce greenhouse gases.

How can agroforestry support climate change mitigation in the Northeast?

Find out how agroforestry contributes to climate change mitigation in three ways.

In crisis, Cooperative Extension is more important than ever

At its core, Cooperative Extension works to empower rural and urban communities of all sizes. It helps people to meet the challenges they face, adapt to changing technology, improve nutrition and food safety, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and…

New NRCS Practices to address Climate Change Issues

NRCS has expanded planning and funding related to climate smart farming practices for farms. 


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