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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Manure Applicator Training
Manure Applicator Training
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting four virtual Manure Applicator Training – Level 1 / Manure 101. Designed for employees of both for-hire manure applicators and farmers applying their own manure, this 3-hour training covers the basics of manure spill response, setbacks and regulations, neighbor relations and equipment/manure gas safety.
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Growing Through Change – Sourcing Climate Resilient Seed for Ecologic Restoration
Growing Through Change – Sourcing Climate Resilient Seed for Ecologic Restoration
Despite being The Prairie State the Illinois and neighboring states’ prairies have been heavily converted due to human use, and many of those that remain are degraded. Research in the […]
Improving Water Quality and Soil Health on Tile Drained Lands in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Improving Water Quality and Soil Health on Tile Drained Lands in Minnesota and Wisconsin
The Discovery Farms Programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin concluded a conservation innovation grant project focused on water quality and soil health on tile drained fields in the fall of 2020. […]
Weed Management When Establishing Pollinator Plantings
Weed Management When Establishing Pollinator Plantings
Join Dr. Mark Renz to learn more about weed management for greater success of your pollinator plantings! He will share his research about the impact of cover crops, herbicides and […]
River Country Grazing Network Virtual Meetings
River Country Grazing Network Virtual Meetings
These meetings feature topics on: how to get up and going with your grazing operation; fine tuning and optimizing the grass on your existing operation; and grazing cover crops, how […]
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Conservation Resources for your Farm
Conservation Resources for your Farm
Join Wisconsin FSA for a four-part webinar series providing information about tools and resources available to producers. Each session will target a specific subset of resources, and producers and industry […]
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Wisconsin Cover Crops & Conservation Conversations
Wisconsin Cover Crops & Conservation Conversations
The Cover Crops Research and Outreach Project (CCROP), UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agriculture, the UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program, and the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute are pleased to offer […]
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Sharing Climate Science: Lessons Learned from a Climate Change Communicator
Sharing Climate Science: Lessons Learned from a Climate Change Communicator
It’s a complex world, and the need for clear communication has never been greater. This learning series provides opportunities to build your science communication skills and reflect on how to […]
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Groundwater and Well Construction 101
Groundwater and Well Construction 101
In this webinar, you’ll learn about how water moves through the ground to your well and how well construction can increase contamination vulnerability. Additional questions that may be answered include: […]
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Farm Ready Research Webinar Series
Farm Ready Research Webinar Series
Farm Ready Research is Extension’s agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Join the webinars to learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock […]
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Badger Crop Connect Spring Series
Badger Crop Connect Spring Series
The Division of Extension is hosting Badger Crop Connect Spring Series for timely crop updates for Wisconsin. All meetings will be on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month […]
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Conservation Resources for your Farm
Conservation Resources for your Farm
Join Wisconsin FSA for a four-part webinar series providing information about tools and resources available to producers. Each session will target a specific subset of resources, and producers and industry […]
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Stormwater Workshop
Stormwater Workshop
The workshop has a focus on BMP maintenance, TMDL compliance, and more. Experts from around the state will share their experiences in building and maintaining BMPs. Also included are updates on technical […]
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Stormwater Workshop
Stormwater Workshop
The workshop has a focus on BMP maintenance, TMDL compliance, and more. Experts from around the state will share their experiences in building and maintaining BMPs. Also included are updates on technical […]
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Farm Ready Research Webinar Series
Farm Ready Research Webinar Series
Farm Ready Research is Extension’s agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Join the webinars to learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock […]
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Social and Digital Media Strategies for Scientist
Social and Digital Media Strategies for Scientist
It’s a complex world, and the need for clear communication has never been greater. This learning series provides opportunities to build your science communication skills and reflect on how to […]
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Badger Crop Connect Spring Series
Badger Crop Connect Spring Series
The Division of Extension is hosting Badger Crop Connect Spring Series for timely crop updates for Wisconsin. All meetings will be on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month […]
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Conservation News
Wisconsin Cover Crops & Conservation Conversations to be held March 19, 16, & April 2nd
The Cover Crops Research and Outreach Project (CCROP), UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agriculture, the UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program, and the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute are pleased to offer three virtual lunch hour programs highlighting current cover crop and conservation research and outreach efforts around Wisconsin. The 3 programs are designed for farmers, agronomists, conservation professionals—and anyone else interested in cover crops and soil health! R
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