Relying on a single energy manager is no longer sustainable, instead effective energy management demands a team-based approach that distributes workload, leverages diverse expertise, and builds long-term organizational resilience.
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.