Climate Resiliency Webinar Series (Nov-Dec)

Between unpredictable spring frosts, powerful storms, and mid-summer dry spells, farming in our region is getting harder to plan around historical weather averages.

Join Berkshire Agricultural Ventures for our no-cost winter lunch series designed to give you practical, farm-ready tools that help you assess your exposure, prioritize capital improvements, and protect your business from weather risks. Drop in for the single topic that matters most to your operation, or catch the full series.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Identify the top weather vulnerabilities specific to our region
• Access and run free weather risk tools (no tech background required)
• Develop a plan to adapt their operations
• Account for severe weather impacts in your farm financials
• How other Northeast farmers are implementing climate adaptation practices

Session #1 (11/16) – Navigating Weather & Climate Tools for Growing Season Planning w ith Sean Birkel of UMaine

Session #2 (11/30) – Assessing Your Farm’s Vulnerabilities: A Framework for Adaptation Planning with Rachel Schattman of UMaine

Session #3 (12/2) – Real-World Adaptation Tactics from Northeast Producers (Facilitated farmer panel)

Session #4 (12/09) – Weather-Proofing Your Operating Budget: Managing Cash Flow, Contingencies, and Annual Risk with Mark Canella of UVM

Session #5 (12/16) – Investing in Resilience: Calculating the ROI of Infrastructure and Capital Upgrades with Mark Canella of UVM

Attendees gain priority access to BAV’s upcoming 1-on-1 Climate Resiliency Coaching program for personalized technical and financial planning assistance this winter.