Agriculture strategies/approaches.
After considering the unique ways that your farm or project may be affected by climate change, you can assess its overall level of vulnerability or risk. A system’s vulnerability is based on the combination of climate change impacts that are expected and the ability of the system to adjust to those changes with minimal disruption.
For each management topic listed below use the slider bar to make your decision.
The Adaptation Workbook is designed to help you think clearly about your existing goals and objectives. The rest of the process will depend on the information you provide on this page, so please think carefully and provide as much detail as necessary to capture your management intentions.
Land or water used for the preservation, protection, and observation of the existing resources, archaeological or historical interpretation, resource interpretation, or for aesthetic value. These areas are officially designated by legislation or other authorities. Examples: legislated natural or scenic areas and rural burial plots.
Land occupied by buildings and related facilities used for residences, commercial sites, transportation, utilities, and open space associated with rural areas.
Land associated with farms and ranches that are not purposefully managed for food, forage, or fiber and are typically associated with nearby production or conservation lands. This could include incidental areas, such as idle center pivot corners, odd areas, ditches and watercourses, riparian areas, field edges, seasonal and permanent wetlands, and other similar areas.
