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Sophia Parker serves as an undergraduate intern at the Midwest Climate Hub. Sophia is currently a junior at Iowa State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Global Resource Systems with a technical focus area of Environmental Studies. She is interested in issues related to climate resiliency, food security, and sustainability. She has previous experience working as a service-learner in St. John, USVI. As an intern, Sophia develops extension and outreach materials.
Content produced by the Midwest Climate Hub
Some people, such as minorities and those from under-educated and lower income backgrounds, are typically excluded from conversations surrounding the degradation and improvement of ecosystem structure, function, and services.
Researchers at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) provided an opportunity for under-served populations to be heard on this issue while creating experiential learning opportunities for UDC students.
Content produced by the Northeast Climate Hub
Specialty crops – fruit, vegetables, and nuts – are the mainstay of California agriculture. California is by far the number one US producer of specialty crops both in quantity and in diversity, with a total of over 400 different crops recorded. Many of California’s specialty crops (such as almonds, artichokes, and broccoli) are grown almost nowhere else in the country.
Content produced by the California Climate Hub
The mission of the Midwest Climate Hub is to develop science-based, region-specific information and technologies alongside USDA agencies and partners, and deliver these products to agricultural and natural resource managers that enable climate-informed decision-making. This is in alignment with the USDA mission to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
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To understand if the amount of snow in an area is typical, it is useful to compare it to historical amounts for that area. Percent of normal (or percent of median) is one way to make these comparisons and can be measured for an entire watershed or a specific SNOTEL site.
Content produced by the Northwest Climate Hub
Together, we envision a better way to support peer-to-peer climate adaptation and mitigation.
The Climate Adaptation Fellowship (now Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship) was launched in 2019 in response to farmers’ need for information and technical assistance related to climate change. The first iteration of the program focused on the Northeast region of the United States.
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Description
Join us for a discussion to learn about disaster relief and crop insurance programs available through the USDA. The Farm Service Agency delivers timely, effective programs and services to America's farmers and ranchers to support them in sustaining our Nation's vibrant agricultural economy, as well as to provide first-rate support for domestic and international food aid efforts.
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Content produced by the Southeast Climate Hub
Leer en español: Acerca del Centro Climático del Noreste del USDA
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Description
The USDA Southeast Climate Hub is hosting an online webinar in collaboration with Tennessee State University. Learn how to build resilience to climate variability and other threats through adaptive management using resources from the USDA Southeast Climate Hub and partners. Discuss and share resources that will be helpful to your agriculture extension work.
When
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00am EST
Where
Online
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Content produced by the Southeast Climate Hub