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Research & Data from the Northeast Hub Region

  • Yale-Myers Forest Orchard

    scene from yale-myers forest orchard virtual tour

    A small-scale agroforestry system addresses pests, weeds, drought, and erosion in a diverse orchard.

  • UVM Dairy Farming Research

    UVM research team at a cattle farm in Williston, VT

    Research at dairy farms in Vermont shows how management practices can affect water quality, economics, and greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Woodman Horticultural Research Farm at UNH

    Iago Hale stands next to his kiwiberry vines

    Check out the research taking place at this New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station farm. Experiments range from establishing beneficial plant habitats and wildflower meadows to running cold…

  • How Much is Enough?

    Potatoes irrigated with a solid set system in Burlington VT

    Researchers and farmers work towards efficient irrigation by comparing crop water needs to weekly applications on diversified Vermont vegetable farms.

  • Irrigation Research at UD

    A view at the University of Delaware's Warrington Irrigation Research Farm

    At the University of Delaware's Warrington Irrigation Research Farm in Harbeson, Delaware, researchers are improving irrigation to boost crop yields and manage soil and water resources.

  • How Do Farmers Think about Climate Risk?

    Vermont vegetable farmer on tractor

    In this study, Vermont farmers identified many site-specific risks that they associate with weather fluctuations and climate change. Results offer critical insights into different aspects of climate…

  • 2018 Partners Meeting

    Dead loblolly pines cast shadows over salt marsh at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County, Maryland on June 5, 2018. Sea level rise and land subsidence result in brackish water intruding on forested land and killing trees. Credit: Will Parson, Chesapeake Bay Program

    Hosted by the USDA Northeast Climate Hub and partners, this meeting focused on sharing adaptation experiences in agriculture, discussing outreach strategies, and developing a community of practice.

  • Economics of Gully Erosion Stabilization

    Hard engineering gully stabilization

    Stabilizing gullies is one strategy for adapting to changing climate. This case study evaluates the costs and benefits of restoring gullies on Last Resort Farm in Monkton, Vermont.

  • USDA ARS Farming Systems Project

    An aerial overview of plots participating in USDA-ARS Farming Systems Project in Beltsville, Maryland

    Long-term agricultural research provides unique insights into the impact of climate and weather on agricultural sustainability. The USDA-ARS Farming Systems Project (FSP) has been looking at the…