Explore Climate Adaptation Resources for Agriculture in the Northeast
The University of Vermont’s Climate Adaptation Resources for Agriculture in the Northeast website offers a practical, accessible library designed to support climate resilient agroforestry. Practitioners and technical assistance providers can search or browse resources across four key areas—planning, adaptation practices, funding opportunities, and climate impacts—with expert curated “Pro Picks” highlighting especially useful tools. A recently added resource, Kickstart Agroforestry,[AG1] [JG2] offers a series of articles covering key topics for launching a new agroforestry project.
The platform also invites users to contribute their own materials, helping grow a community-driven knowledge base for resilient land stewardship in a changing climate. For more information, click here.
Real-time mapping tools for pest surveys & management
For agroforesters who use (or aspire to use) growing degree days (GDD) in their pest survey or management activities, the USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) has launched a project that summarizes and tracks GDD across the northeastern US. An online mapping tool provides real-time maps of current-year GDD accumulations; differences between current-year and 30-year average conditions; dates that certain 30-year average conditions are met; and variability of averages. Maps can be panned to the area of interest, zoomed in, and values extracted for specific locations at any date, and can inform both long-range planning and near-term treatment operations based on current conditions. Links to known pest GDD thresholds will also be available soon. For more information, including a detailed Thermal Calendars Info Sheet, contact Theresa Crimmins, USA-NPN Director, at theresa@usanpn.org.
Technical Assistance & Training (TAT) Working Group
The Agroforestry Coalition’s Technical Assistance & Training (TAT) Working Group offers a quarterly peer learning series that will convene on May 19, August 18, and November 17. Growing demand for agroforestry has created an urgent need for more technical assistance, yet only a small number of natural resource professionals have specialized expertise requested by farmers. The working group aims to expand national agroforestry training capacity by developing cross‑regional solutions and building a long‑term peer network for technical assistance providers. Those interested in learning more, joining a working group, or sharing a concern are encouraged to contact the Agroforestry Coalition.
Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
Farmers interested in transitioning to organic methods can find free, one‑on‑one support through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. TOPP regional partners include experienced organic producers and organizations across six USDA regions that offer mentorship, workshops, field days, webinars, and certification support. In addition to one‑on‑one technical assistance, producers can access a comprehensive resource library, mentorship materials, training modules, and region‑specific events that help them navigate organic regulations, build recordkeeping systems, prepare for inspections, and join a broader community of organic practitioners. See the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic TOPP website for more information on technical assistance, mentorship, community building, workforce training and development.