A seasonal forecast is the best available prediction of what our climate will be like in the next few months.
NOAA Seasonal Outlook - Temperature
The Cornell Climate Smart Farming online toolkit is designed to help farmers from the Northeast US improve their productivity and resiliency in the face of a changing climate. These decision support tools are used when making informed decisions about production systems based on location-specific climate data, weather forecasts, and future outlooks. All CSF tools allow for selection of multiple locations, at the field level, in order to receive the most local and relevant data. Tools produced by other organizations, including NOAA and USDA, are also provided.
Climate Smart Farming Tools
NOAA Seasonal Outlook - Precipitation
A seasonal forecast is the best available prediction of what our climate will be like in the next few months.
Cover Crop Tool for Vegetable Growers
This is an online tool to help you quickly narrow the choices of cover crop for your situation.
USDA Plant Hardiness Map
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Tools
Use models and tools developed or supported by NREL to assess, analyze, and optimize renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies for your project.
COMET-Farm GHG Accounting Tool
COMET-Farm is a whole farm and ranch carbon and greenhouse gas accounting system.
USDA Adaptation Workbook Online
An interactive online climate change tool developed by the USDA for land management and conservation in the Northeast and Midwest.
Forages Species Selector Tool
Provides recommendations for field specific crops based on local soil type, drainage, and intended use.
Grass Management Tools
A collection of management tools and resources meant to aid decision making
NYS Runoff Risk
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.