Driving research collaborations for resilient agriculture
BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network (ACARN)
Climate research needs collaborative action
The BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network (ACARN) was formed in 2017 to bring together universities, government agencies, and industry groups working on climate solutions in BC’s agriculture sector.
Hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC, ACARN connects people and organizations across the province who are committed to climate action in agriculture.
Our members include a wide range of voices—researchers, government staff, Indigenous knowledge keepers, producers, industry groups, service providers, and specialists—all working together to support a more resilient and sustainable food system in British Columbia.
What We’re Known For
Bringing members together to identify priorities for climate research in agriculture
Establishing interdisciplinary climate research projects
Showcasing new research, tools, and practices
Training on how to share and apply climate research
News and Updates
- 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… Read more: Research Info Session: Regenerative Climate Resilient Vegetables
- Spring 2025 E-News
🌸🌱👋Read our new article with the Organic Science Cluster 4, find new issues of BC Food Web’s research briefs, and join a Farmer Innovation Advisory Group.
- Request for Proposals: BC Food Hub Network
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is seeking a qualified organization to develop and operate a formal BC Food Hub Network. This project will support… Read more: Request for Proposals: BC Food Hub Network
- Research Brief: Improving highbush blueberry nitrogen management with nitrification inhibitors
🫐 Can we boost blueberry nitrogen uptake? A recent study in… Read more: Research Brief: Improving highbush blueberry nitrogen management with nitrification inhibitors
- Balancing Act: Climate Action in Agriculture
Climate action in agriculture is a balancing act 🌎 ⚖️ With climate change tipping the scales for agriculture, achieving resilience… Read more: Balancing Act: Climate Action in Agriculture
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that the BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network operates on BC’s Indigenous peoples’ traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories. We recognize that agricultural practices have contributed to the historical displacement of Indigenous communities and ongoing injustices.
As we work towards agricultural climate action, we honour First Nations’ enduring connection with the land and are inspired by and grateful for their profound knowledge and stewardship.
Image source: UBC Farm
We are grateful to the following partners for their funding support:
