Activity Planning
Use this planning guide to help Fellows articulate their goals and objectives for activities completed within the Fellowship Program. Fellows can choose among as many activities as they wish, according to their interests, needs, and available resources. Each activity is described in activity worksheets in detail, including the amount of time required to complete.
Cost Benefit Analysis Guide
Each cost-benefit analysis will address a change in management strategy relevant to a farmer Fellow’s operation. This activity follows a “partial budget” format.
On-Farm Assessment
This guide is intended to be used by Fellows as they develop the ability to conduct an on-farm assessment specific to the risks and/or opportunities that a farm faces due to climate change and/or changing weather patterns. The approach is adapted from the USDA publication Adaptation Resources for Agriculture.
On-Farm Trials
This guide is to be used by Fellows as they conduct an on-farm trial. Through the trials, Fellows will assess various management practices. Practices should be selected based on the likelihood that they will decrease climate and/or weather related risks.
On-Farm Demonstrations
This guide will help Fellows conduct an on-farm demonstration. Demonstrations are used to assess and showcase a new management strategy. Alternatively, a demonstration can be a modification of the farm infrastructure or a change in an existing strategy. Demonstrations should be selected based on their ability to decrease risks associated with climate change and/or changing weather patterns.