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Climate Analogs Academy presents

Specialty Crops Adaptation Course

Extension professionals can apply for an expenses paid, in-person course on climate adaptation.
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Explore climate adaptation strategies in the field, build relationships across regions, and use decision-support tools to inform your work. Up to 12 Extension professionals will be selected for this week-long course in Washington’s Skagit Valley, with most expenses covered.

What to expect

The Specialty Crops Adaptation Course is a week-long mix of farm and research tours and indoor workshop time for discussion, decision support, and educational tool-based activities, culminating in communications strategy. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to:

  • Engage growers in climate adaptation planning beyond the seasonal cycle.
  • Build cross-regional relationships to provide perspective and expertise for future adaptation work and challenges.
  • Use the climate analogs tool, AgroClimate Tools, and scenario planning to update adaptation frameworks and educate colleagues and farmers.
  • Feel supported by and connected to a community learning how to build climate adaptation into Extension work.
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Extension professionals working with producers or agricultural communities facing climate-related risks can apply for the upcoming Specialty Crops Adaptation Course fall session.

  • Course dates: October 5–9, 2026
  • Travel dates: October 4 & October 9
  • Location: Mt. Vernon, WA
  • Cost: Most expenses covered (course fees, hotel, meals, flights). Participants cover travel meals and airport transportation.
  • Application deadline: Review begins June 26; applications accepted through July 10 or until filled.
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The Specialty Crops Adaptation Course is offered through the Climate Analogs Academy. This project aims to empower U.S. Extension professionals to lead regional climate change adaptation in specialty crops. The Academy focuses on building dialogue around technical information and strengthening relationships across regions.

The Climate Analogs Academy is a USDA NIFA Extension Climate Hub Partnerships Project (20236701339348) led by Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources.