Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Workshops, 2027

Join us for two days of in-person climate adaptation and mitigation learning, planning, and connecting. These events will bring together farmers and agricultural advisors from a variety of agricultural sectors. Each workshop has space for 50 participants. Key note speakers and full agendas will be updated on this web page in fall 2026. There is no cost to attend the workshops, but registration is required. Limited caregiver stipends are available for those who would not otherwise be able to attend.

Portland, ME

January 14-15, 2027

The event will be held at Mechanics Hall, a historic cultural hub and member-supported library. A block of hotel rooms will be reserved for participants at the Westin Portland Harborview. An optional field trip to a local farm will be held on the second day of the convening. A full agenda and travel details will be provided to attendees after registration.

Amherst, MA

February 4-5, 2027

The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst (UUSA). A block of hotel rooms will be reserved for participants at the Courtyard Marriott in Hadley. An optional field trip to a local farm will be held on the second day of the convening. A full agenda and travel details will be provided to attendees after registration.

Madison, WI

February 18-19, 2027

The event will be held at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. A block of hotel rooms will be reserved for participants at the Hilton Embassy Suites in downtown Madison. An optional field trip to a local farm will be held on the second day of the convening. A full agenda and travel details will be provided to attendees after registration.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Rachel Schattman at 207.581.2913 or email rachel.schattman@maine.edu at least 7 days before the event. If requests are received after this date, we may not have sufficient time to make necessary arrangements.