WEBINAR:  Advancing Tropical Soil Health in the U.S. Caribbean and Pacific Islands January 23 2025

Join this Thursday, January 23rd 2025 , at 4:00pm Atlantic Standard time, 10:00am Hawai”i Standard Time for an engaging Soil Health Seminar featuring grower Carlos Gonzalez, CEO of Finca Gonzalez, who will share his hands-on experiences and insights on improving soil health. Carlos will discuss his farm’s history, current operations, and the practices he’s incorporated to promote healthier soils. Topics include the benefits and costs of these changes, the challenges he’s faced, and his vision for the future of sustainable farming.

This interactive session includes an open discussion, providing the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas and learn practical strategies for soil management. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of soil health and its impact on farming!

TECH TALK: Landslide Mitigation in Puerto Rico: Data and Digital Tools – December 11 2024

In this technical talk we will present on the efforts being undertaken by the new Puerto Rico Landslide Mitigation Office to understand how, when, and why landslides occur in Puerto Rico and about the areas susceptible to landslides. In addition, findings from a recent study on the social dimensions of landslide risk and its implications for food security will be presented.

TECH TALK: How to Join CoCoRaHS – November 20 2024

In the next Tech Talk presentation on November 20 2024 (11:00am AST-11:45 am AST), we will explore how the NWS uses CoCoRaHS data and how it benefits other agencies. The presentation will show how the NWS uses CoCoRaHS data to corroborate radar estimates, for local weather reports as well as in support of the NWS COOP program, among others. In addition, we presented how the US Drought Monitor includes CoCoRaHS data for the weekly creation of maps showing drought areas across our island.

Workshop: Bosque Maduro- November 22 2024

The Agricultural Extension Service (UPR-RUM) together with the Caribbean Climate Center invites you to the first module of the Climate-Smart Reforestation Series.

The main objective is to develop and offer knowledge through face-to-face workshops, presentations and viable practical demonstrations with key messages for reforestation in the face of climate change. The series is made up of 4 modules. The workshop is aimed at landowners interested in reforestation.

TECH TALK: Use of the SJU NWS StormReady Dashboard for Agricultural Purposes – October 10

In this presentation, we will explore the SJU NWS StormReady Dashboard, an interactive tool that provides real-time weather information and detailed forecasts for the coming days. This resource includes data on estimated rainfall, susceptibility to landslides, coastal flooding caused by sea level rise or storm surge, drought, and hydrological conditions, among others.