ACRE Portal

Supporting system transformation on working lands

The ACRE portal is produced by the Integrated Midwest Partnerships for Actionable Climate Tools & Training (IMPACT²) project. The goal of the IMPACT² project is to help agricultural producers and landowners in Indiana, Illinois and Iowa adapt to a changing climate through system transformation, including adoption of Climate-Smart practices and diversification of agriculture.

Over a three-year period, this Extension initiative will work towards the goal of empowering agricultural stakeholders to adapt to climate change and enhance regional resilience through visioning sessions, a resource portal, and Extension training.

IMPACT² will address our goal through the following three measurable objectives:

Objective 1: Convene scenario-based visioning sessions to develop strategies for defining climate-optimal systems and understanding information needs.

Objective 2: Develop a Resilient Agriculture resource portal that integrates informational resources, curriculum guidance, and exploration tools.

Objective 3: Build out and implement Extension training materials for Resilient Agriculture.

Diverse & Inclusive

IMPACT² covers small and large farms. It targets beginning/early-career and established farmers, rented and owner-operated farmland, and diverse farming systems. The project actively involves advisers and Extension educators recognizing their role in shaping farmers' choices.