The Conservation Professional Training Program is a program of UW–Madison Division of Extension providing conservation training courses to help you deliver smarter solutions to farmers and rural landowners. From introductory courses for new employees to advanced training for conservation advisors, we provide diverse trainings to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed.
Conservation Calendar
We offer face to face, online and blended training to conservation agencies, private sector consultants and landowners across Wisconsin, the Midwest, and the US. View conservation-related events and trainings offered by us and our partners throughout the state.
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Ag Water Quality Webinar Series
Ag Water Quality Webinar Series
The UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Agriculture Water Quality Program is hosting a biweekly webinar series in early 2023 on important factors impacting ground and surface water quality. The winter webinar […]
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Focus on Forage Webinar Series
Focus on Forage Webinar Series
Join the University of Wisconsin–Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program and Division of Extension on February 1st and 15th, and March 1st and 15th for the 2022 Focus on Forage […]
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2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers
2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers
The Nutrient and Pest Management Program (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training provides both the basics […]
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Winter Water Talks – Wetlands and Flooding
Winter Water Talks – Wetlands and Flooding
This season's webinar series will also include topics like wetlands & flooding, new pollutants of concern, and wetland mammals. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network and […]
Focus on Forage Webinar Series
Focus on Forage Webinar Series
Join the University of Wisconsin–Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program and Division of Extension on February 1st and 15th, and March 1st and 15th for the 2022 Focus on Forage […]
Focus on Forage: Optimizing Alternative Forage Production in Wisconsin
Focus on Forage: Optimizing Alternative Forage Production in Wisconsin
The final Focus on Forage 2023 session features forage storage and harvest management. Presentations will include: Bill Halfman, Beef Outreach Specialist, "Optimum Hay Bale Storage" Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse, USDA Dairy […]
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Spring Into Gardening Conference
Join our gardening conference on March 18th 2023 at the Kemper Center to enhance your knowledge and skills on your home landscape and garden. Visit www.go.wisc.edu… for program topics, speaker info and […]
Beyond Birdfeeders: How to be a bird friendly gardener all year long
Beyond Birdfeeders: How to be a bird friendly gardener all year long
Join Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist from UW-Madison Division of Extension, to learn how you can create a bird-friendly yard. There are many benefits to both wildlife and people when […]
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2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers
2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers
The Nutrient and Pest Management Program (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training provides both the basics […]
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2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers
The Nutrient and Pest Management Program (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training provides both the basics […]
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Wisconsin CAFO Update Series
Jointly sponsored by the Conservation Professional Training Program and Wisconsin DNR, these workshops are designed for livestock operations near or at WPDES permit size (CAFOs): owners/management and key staff, their agronomic and engineering consultants, and agency staff and others who work with these operations. Multiple times and locations in February 2023.
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