Heavy rain events are increasing across the Northeast, which can result in more nutrient leaching on farms. At UMES, researchers are studying permeable reactive barriers. Results from the research…

Forest Climate and Action Scorecards are designed to help private landowners consider the climate change in the context of their woods.

“Flash drought” refers to drought conditions that develop unusually quickly, in effect sneaking up on farmers and policy managers.  This kind of drought doesn’t happen often in the Northeast but it…

It’s important to properly plan an urban forest first in order to ensure the greatest chance of success. To assist, West Virginia Division of Forestry recently updated two climate-aware resources for…

Aquaculture farms are especially vulnerable to climate change as organisms and operations are continually exposed to temperature and chemical fluctuations in the ocean and air.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers cost sharing for practices that help farmers increase resilience to drought.

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

Nurseries and greenhouses are intensive production spaces where careful water management is critical to business. As the climate changes, there will be more periods of hot and dry weather in the…

Keeping cows cool in the summertime is a major concern for dairy farmers, even in the relatively moderate climate of the Northeast.

Seneca Nation youth learn ways to make weather-informed decisions for their working lands.

January and December temperatures have been above average, especially in West Virginia. And except for a few places in the far north, snowfall is also down.

The University of Vermont Farming & Climate Change program, in partnership with the University of Maine and the USDA Northeast Climate Hub, has created several new resources for farmers.