Project Library
ACARN’s collaborative projects bring together researchers, producers, and partners to drive innovation in sustainable, climate-smart agriculture across British Columbia. Through our extensive network, we help shape projects that are grounded in real-world needs, informed by leading research, and designed for practical impact.
Explore the searchable list below to discover how these projects are advancing climate resilience and innovation in BC agriculture.
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Research Info Session: Regenerative Climate Resilient Vegetables
🗓️📌 May 8, 2025| This online info session shared UBC applied research in organic vegetable production and opportunities to get involved in new field trials. Researchers introduced the Regenerative-Organic Climate Resilient Vegetables project and highlighted the next four-year phase of field trials launching this spring.… Learn more
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Balancing Act: Climate Action in Agriculture
Project Type: Blog PostFocus Area: Extension and Adoption, Habitat and Biodiversity, Livestock Management, Socioeconomic Transitions, Soil SystemsClimate action in agriculture is a balancing act 🌎 ⚖️ With climate change tipping the scales for agriculture, achieving resilience means both adapting to the impacts of past emissions and minimizing those of the future. And, as ACARN knows well, tackling these challenges requires a… Learn more
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Agricultural Science Communication Training
Project Type: Workshop/TrainingFocus Area: Extension and AdoptionThe “Seeding Success” training series help build skills in the art and science of farmer-centered communication. Core extension topics have focused on knowledge translation and transfer (KTT) planning, producing research summaries for farmers, and delivering effective field days. The format and content is designed for graduate… Learn more
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2025 Provincial Workshop
Delivered in partnership with the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, ACARN’s 2025 annual workshop was Lab to Land: Advancing water and soil research for agricultural resilience. Sessions explored current agricultural climate change research and projects from across the province, including keynote sessions on Indigenous partnered initiatives.… Learn more
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Ethical Data Governance Toolkit
To increase the capacity for ethical data governance in the agriculture sector, ACARN partnered with researchers at UBC and beyond to co-develop resources to help farmers and others working with agricultural data. A free and open-access collection of resources available in multiple languages: Learn more
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2024 Provincial Workshop
Project Type: Workshop/TrainingDelivered in partnership with the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, ACARN’s 2024 annual workshop was Water, Soil, Climate: Research and resources for BC farmers. This workshop explored how we can to adapt to the climate change challenges facing the agriculture sector. We heard from those… Learn more
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Environment and Climate Guidebooks for BC Regional Extension Program
Project Type: Tool/Resource DevelopmentFocus Area: Crop Production, Extension and Adoption, Extreme Weather Response, Pests and Diseases, Soil Systems, Water ManagementAs part of BC’s Regional Extension Program, ACARN collaborated with the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food to compile producers’ climate priorities, relevant applied research, and extension projects across BC —resulting in seven regional guidebooks. These guidebooks can help producers, researchers, and consultants reflect on… Learn more
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Agricultural Data Collection Protocols Conference
Focus Area: Agricultural Policy, Crop Production, Extension and Adoption, Livestock Management, Pests and Diseases, Soil SystemsWe hosted this two-day conference to make progress towards defining collective approaches for measuring soil organic carbon, greenhouse gas emissions and co-benefits in BC agricultural production systems. The workshop was designed to showcase the common research approaches that will provide a framework for the BC Living Lab and to build… Learn more
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Berry Workshop: Managing for flood damage, extreme heat and pests
Over the past year, BC has experienced the extremes of the heat dome and catastrophic flooding. These events have left berry growers with many questions both for immediate crop management and long term resilience. This webinar series explored management guidance for flood-impacted berry fields, heat… Learn more
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2021 Provincial Workshop
This online workshop explored pressing climate impacts on BC agriculture in 2021. Discussions covered wildfire risk reduction, adaptation strategies, and the role of agriculture in climate mitigation. With insights from researchers, producers, industry leaders, these fostered timely conversation on adaptation strategies, barriers, and opportunities for… Learn more
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Greenhouse gas mitigation research summaries for BC agricultural commodities
Project Type: ResearchTo support the work of the BC Living Lab, ACARN conducted a scan of recent research that addresses practices to help mitigate climate change. We produced mitigation research summaries for seven production systems. These documents provide a high-level overview of recent, primarily BC-based, published research… Learn more
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Agricultural Weather Data Network
Focus Area: Climate Modelling, Data and Decision-making, Extreme Weather Response, Remote-sensing and MonitoringBetween 2019 and 2021, ACARN’s Climate and Weather Data Working Group identified gaps in agricultural weather data availability and explored options for better data and decision aid support tools for agricultural producers. A gap analysis and roadmap were produced from this work and shared in… Learn more
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2020 Provincial Workshop
Project Type: Workshop/TrainingFocus Area: Crop Production, Data and Decision-making, Pests and Diseases, Socioeconomic Transitions, Soil SystemsThis online workshop explored climate adaptation research relevant to BC agriculture in 2020. Discussions covered pests and disease management, adaptive planning, application of weather monitoring tools, and Indigenous worldviews. With insights from researchers, producers, and industry leaders, these conversations fostered timely dialogue on adaptation strategies,… Learn more
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2019 Provincial Workshop
Focus Area: Crop Production, Extension and Adoption, Extreme Weather Response, Pests and Diseases, Soil SystemsThis two-day event brought together B.C. producers and researchers to explore practical and collaborative approaches to agricultural adaptation. The first afternoon focused on producer-led sessions highlighting field-tested practices to improve soil health, store carbon, manage pests and disease, and adapt to changing weather—specifically geared toward… Learn more
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BC Agriculture and Climate Change Education Series
Focus Area: Data and Decision-making, Extension and Adoption, Extreme Weather Response, Pests and Diseases, Socioeconomic TransitionsThe BC Agriculture and Climate Change Education Series was created out of a four-part event exploring climate challenges and adaptation strategies in British Columbia’s agricultural sector. Hosted across eight post-secondary institutions in spring 2019, the series included expert presentations, Q&A sessions, and activities designed to… Learn more
