Climate Smart Farming Decision Tools

Cutting-edge tools to help farmers manage climate risk.

CSF Growing Degree Day Calculator

Plots Growing Degree Days (GDD) to help predict plant development and pest/disease outbreaks, and provides a climatological context.

Cornell Forages Species Selector Tool

Provides recommendations for field specific crops based on local soil type, drainage, and intended use.

Cornell NYS Runoff Risk Tool

The New York State Runoff Risk Forecast is a decision support tool designed to help farmers and commercial applicators determine the best time to spread manure.

Cornell Tool: Visualizing Climate Change in the NE

Find out how the climate has changed in your county since 1950, and what is projected over the next century.

Cornell Climate Smart Farming Team

Let us help you increase your farm's resiliency and sustainability.

Dr. Allison Chatrchyan,
Climate Adaptation & Mitigation

Candace Hulbert,
Climate Adaptation & Mitigation

Dr. Kitty O’Neil,
Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist

Elizabeth Buck,
Vegetable Specialist

Lindsay Ferlito,
Dairy Management

Janice Degni,
Dairy & Field Crops

Savanna Shellnutt,
Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist

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Resources and Best Management Practices

Reduce emissions. Increase resiliency and profitability. Realize opportunities.

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Climate Smart Farming Multimedia

Gain first-hand knowledge via farmer success stories and demos.