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Farming the Floodplain: Trade-offs and Opportunities

Climate change will alter rainfall patterns in New England in the coming decades. Storms will likely become more intense, increasing the frequency of flooding. Many Farms in this area tend to be concentrated in river valleys because the soils are fertile and easily cultivated, but this now comes with greater flood risk.
View of unfrozen Lamprey River in February 2020
Another Warm Winter but Better News about Climate Change
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.
day-neutral strawberry field trial at UNH
Growing Day-Neutral Strawberries in New Hampshire
“Growing Day-Neutral Strawberries in New Hampshire” is a guide summarizing experiences with eight, day-neutral strawberry varieties tested at the University of New Hampshire. Data from trials serve as a benchmark for day-neutral performance in the region.
Elizabeth Marks, photo used with permission
Northeast Climate Hub Team 2020—Arrivals and New Beginnings
The start of 2020 has brought a few changes to our Hub Team. Our NRCS liaison for 2020 is Elizabeth Marks. We gratefully welcome her to our team. Dr. Rachel Schattman, research fellow from 2016-2019, moved on to serve as research faculty at the University of Maine.

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Another Warm Winter but Better News about Climate Change

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.

Coastal Observer

As tides rise and storms intensify, humans adapt to the changing environment. Understanding local impacts to the coast increases resiliency. The Coastal Observer App encourages citizens to monitor weather and water. The data will help researchers build a…

New Resources for Farmers Contending with Climate Change

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.

Soil Moisture Sensors: A Tool for Smart Irrigation Management Decisions

In 2019, the USDA Northeast Climate Hub provided support to an existing University of New Hampshire project helping growers to better manage their irrigation needs by monitoring soil moisture.

Growing Day-Neutral Strawberries in New Hampshire

“Growing Day-Neutral Strawberries in New Hampshire” is a guide summarizing experiences with eight, day-neutral strawberry varieties tested at the University of New Hampshire. Data from trials serve as a benchmark for day-neutral performance in the region…


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