The July 2nd NATO summit made one thing clear: energy security is now the defining factor in whether organizations survive, grow, or get left behind, and the only companies that will thrive are those who treat energy as a strategic asset, not just a line item.
Kirsten is a Systems Agro-Ecologist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Summerland Research and Development Centre. She focuses on examining water, carbon and nutrient dynamics within agro-ecosystems at a range of spatial scales.
We dive into what climate resilience means for agriculture, highlighting tools and practices that help growers adapt to extreme weather. From drip irrigation and post-harvest water savings to region-specific research and farmer collaboration, the episode shows how growers in British Columbia are building resilience now.
This episode explores how climate models are helping farmers adapt to changing conditions by guiding long-term crop planning and short-term decisions like irrigation and frost protection. Focusing on British Columbia, we discuss the importance of local data, the predictive power of climate tools, and the collaboration needed to build resilient agricultural systems.