The role of Climate-Smart Agriculture in climate adaptation and mitigation in the Northeast
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USDA photo by R. R. Smith
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Renfroe Farms utilizes conservation practices
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Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessments
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A forest in fall.
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disturbances and stressors
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Photo by J. Erwert.
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The Whiskey Complex Fire in the Umpqua National Forest near Tiller, OR began by lightning on Jul. 26, 2013 and consumed approximately 17,894 acres.The Whiskey Complex Fire in the Umpqua National Forest near Tiller, OR began by lightning on Jul. 26, 2013 and co
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agroforestry
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Jim Robinson, USDA-NRCS
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a typical silvopasture field that was developed from a slash pine plantation. Brush species invaded abundantly after the canopy was opened up and goats were used to manage the brush.
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saltwater intrusion
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Jarrod Miller, University of Delaware
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An aerial view of a farm field affected by saltwater intrusion. Gray areas of the field are where salt damage has occurred. Somerset County, Maryland.
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agrovoltaics
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Photo by Werner Slocum / NREL
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Byron Kominek, owner of Jack’s Solar Garden in Longmont, Colo., drives a tractor away following a kickoff event for the farm.
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Extreme weather
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Extreme events are occurrences of unusually severe weather or climate conditions that can cause devastating impacts on communities and agricultural and natural ecosystems.
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No-till
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USDA NRCS Flickr 20140918-NRCS-LSC-0300
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Photo Credit USDA NRCS. A person feeling soil 20 minutes after a rain simulator applied 2 inches of water.
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What is Climate Change?
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USGS
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Permafrost thaw collapse claimed this cabin at Elson Lagoon, Alaska.