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Farming can be a challenging occupation here in the Midwest. Producers, ranchers and their families face many difficulties that can lead to stress: financial problems, marketing uncertainties, production challenges, mental health issues, social pressures and natural disasters (select to see disaster resources).
Content produced by the Midwest Climate Hub
Climate change poses both risks and opportunities for Northeast growers.
A trend toward shorter, milder winters leads to longer growing seasons and potential for new crops and varieties for local markets. However, these seasonal shifts may also benefit many insect pests and be harmful for some pollinator species. Researchers from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) are looking at ways that growers might adapt to and take advantage of current and expected climate conditions. Check out the research taking place at this New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station farm.
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Content produced by the Northwest Climate Hub
Due to the increasing challenges that climate change poses to our forests and the emergence of private and public incentives for climate-smart forestry and forest carbon management, there is a growing need for accessible, timely information that helps private forest owners make informed decisions.
Content produced by the Northern Forests Climate Hub
A Forest Service video on dry-farming in the Northwest
Farmers have been adapting to climatic conditions for centuries often using irrigation as an adaptation tool.
Content produced by the Northwest Climate Hub
How has my state's climate changed over the last few decades?In what ways are these changes affecting agricultural operations and production?How can farms adapt to climate change that's already occurring and the changes that are expected in the future?
Content produced by the Midwest Climate Hub
The Midwest Climate Hub coordinates the Midwest Agriculture Climate Team, or MAC-T (pronounced MACK-tee). MAC-T began in the spring of 2017 when a warm, late winter induced early dormancy break in the Midwest Region. Freezing conditions were still likely to take place, creating a need to share information regionally on the possible impacts to producers and resources to help mitigate those negative impacts.
Content produced by the Midwest Climate Hub
Leer en español: Cultivos de cobertura para mejorar la resiliencia climática
Content produced by the Northeast Climate Hub
This page summarizes the FY22 priorities for each Regional Climate Hub to help prospective NIFA AFRI grant applicants develop their proposals. Please reach out to the listed point(s) of contact (POC) in each Hub with questions.