Post by Agriculture Capital

This week, founders, investors, politicians, academics, and activists are gathering in San Francisco for Climate Week to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. Elsewhere in the country, the conversation is far less theoretical. Between drought, wildfire, and extreme precipitation, 2026 is already delivering a wide range of unexpected challenges to farmers, who are experiencing the impacts of climate change in real time. Farmers are no strangers to volatile weather, but this year's events are breaking records and plotting data points off the charts. As climate change accelerates, what once felt anamolous may become the "new normal". Prudent farmers are responding by implementing regenerative management practices, which can mitigate risk and increase resilience on farm. In this month’s AC Mindset, we break down the major weather signals shaping the 2026 growing season, and what they mean for agricultural production, food systems, and long‑term resilience. Read the full piece in our latest newsletter: