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:
Agricultural Weather Data Network
Between 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 a webinar.
Livestock Surface Water Risk & Forage Assessment for BC Range
Livestock Surface Water Risk & Forage Assessment for BC Range Sufficient and high-quality water is essential for sustainable livestock production on Crown Range in British Columbia. This webinar series introduced a method for assessing the climate change risks to surface water sources, and explained how to apply this process to water and range use management […]
2020 Provincial Research Workshop
This 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, barriers, and opportunities for resilience.
Climate and Weather Data Webinar Series
From weather station data to future climate projection models and decision support tools for farm-level management, this series provided an in-depth look at what data and tools are available and how best to use them for research or agriculture management for climate change adaptation.
BC Agriculture and Climate Change Education Series
The 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 bring regional and broader perspectives together.
2018 Provincial Research Workshop
This workshop theme was Crossing Disciplinary & Institutional Boundaries, and the event brought together 64 researchers, policy-makers, industry specialists, students and producers from various sectoral groups and regions of the province.
2017 Provincial Research Workshop
ACARN partnered with the BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative (CAI) to host a workshop on climate change adaptation research in the British Columbia agriculture sector.
