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UMass Amherst is a leader in climate change adaptation in the Commonwealth, with Extension playing an important role in helping communities and ecosystems prepare and respond to climate change impacts.

On our Climate Change website, you can explore:

  • climate initiatives lead by UMass Extension
  • general resources about climate change

To learn more about Extension faculty and staff working to help mitigate and adapt to climate change, see the directory.

To learn more about UMass Amherst’s leadership on climate change see:

  • Campus Climate Action plan
  • Ongoing Carbon Mitigation and Campus Resiliency Plans
  • Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center

Also, check out our Extension partners:

  • Cape Cod Cooperative Extension
  • Plymouth County Extension

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Phone: (413) 545-4800
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Plant Diagnostics Laboratory

Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory

Hot Water Seed Treatment

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Projects

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Extension Programs

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Greenhouse Crops and Floriculture

Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry

Pesticide Education

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Climate Change

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Nutrition Education

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