Climate Adaptation Resources for Northern New England Farmers, Part 1: Livestock Enterprises
Webinar Details
When:
Mar 29, 2022 12:30 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:00 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Dr. Meredith Niles, Associate Professor of Food Systems, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Vermont.
- Kate MacFarland, USDA Forest Service, National Agroforestry Center
- Dr. Joshua Faulkner, coordinator of the Farming and Climate Change Program in UVM Extension’s Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
- Dr. Adam Daigneault, Associate Professor of Forest, Recreation, and Conservation Policy in the University of Maine School of Forest Resources.
- Carolyn Hricko, Food Systems PhD student at the University of Vermont.
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Join us as we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of silvopasture systems as climate adaptation strategies. Farmers, educators, and technical service providers will learn about the online tools and resources that are available to help determine if these practices are a good fit for a particular farm operation.
During this presentation, we will highlight a suite of climate adaptation decision-making resources designed with and for small- and medium-sized farming operations. Where can beginning farmers jump in when it comes to climate adaptation? After a brief overview of the USDA-funded project for developing the resources we will discuss in this session, we’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of silvopasture systems as a climate adaptation strategy for farms in Northern New England. While this practice can address climate risks (such as increased temperatures, summer droughts, variable weather, and extreme weather events), how can you determine if it is a good fit for your farm operation? Together, we’ll review how to use our decision-making tools so you can make an informed decision. These tools incorporate a) economic, production and landscape implications, b) management concerns related to farm scale and regional geographic and climate characteristics, and c.) farmer experience level. In addition to Q&A, this session will also have time for chat box group discussion and feedback.
Photo Credit: Brett Chedzov
This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. Contact Jennifer Ryan, Science & Technology Training Library content manager, for more information about this webinar.
Audio is Computer Broadcast only | Live captions
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