Running a farm in New Hampshire today means navigating shifting weather patterns, rising input costs, and growing concerns about soil health, water quality, and food safety. The “Farm Resilience That Pays Off” interactive StoryMap offers a valuable tool for farmers looking to strengthen their operations through climate-smart, practical strategies.
This engaging, visual guide walks you through a number of field-tested practices that improve your farm’s resilience and profitability. From building better soil to managing water flow and reducing pathogen risks, each feature is designed to help you make the most of every acre while protecting your land and your bottom line.
In just a few minutes of clicking through the map, you’ll learn about:
- Soil health strategies like composting, cover cropping, and conservation cover to improve productivity and soil life.
- Water management techniques such as riparian buffers, vegetated diversions, and sediment basins to reduce runoff and erosion.
- Food safety improvements including crop placement, wildlife management, and manure storage to help reduce contamination risks.
- On-farm resilience boosters like windbreaks, IPM, and prescribed grazing to lower costs and improve long-term sustainability.
The StoryMap is easy to use - scroll through clickable photos or explore a virtual farm layout with interactive arrows to see where and how these practices are applied in real-world settings.
Whether you're just starting to implement more sustainable methods or looking to refine your current systems, this StoryMap provides inspiration, information, and insight tailored to New Hampshire’s unique farming conditions.
Start exploring and see how smart, resilient practices can pay off—today and in the seasons ahead.
Click here for the interactive farm map: https://arcg.is/DLTve
For more information about resilient farm strategies start by contacting your local extension specialist: https://extension.unh.edu/about/locations
For more information on improving farm food safety contact the Extension Food Safety Team: UNH.FoodSafety@unh.edu
