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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2021 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Wisconsin Farmers
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 […]
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Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium
The event will gather developing research regarding harmful algal blooms (HABs) and provide a space to discuss how to improve outreach and engagement to stakeholders impacted by HABs. Topics will […]
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Grazing for Profit
Grazing livestock can be a profitable endeavor on par or exceeding the returns from other agricultural enterprises. Aaron Pape, grazier and Farm Business Instructor for Northeast WI Technical College, will […]
Discovery Farm
Discovery Farms Virtual Conference Series
Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join them on seven Wednesdays for one hour each week as […]
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Building and Navigating Organic Matter in Various Soil Types
Tiffany LaShae has farmed all around the world, from rural Wisconsin to St. Paul to Uganda and Ghana. She has worked with soils ranging from less than 1% to 8% organic […]
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2021 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Wisconsin Farmers
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 […]
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National Grazing Lands Coalition’s Quarterly Roundtable Discussion
This Zoom meeting will be a great opportunity to learn about what the National Grazing Land Coalition (NatGLC) has been up to, ask grazing related questions, network with other graziers […]
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Managing for Low Organic Commodity Crop Prices
Each week webinars will feature a topic related to organic grain production. Brief presentations will be followed by an open discussion. December 4 - Creating a profitable organic grain rotation through […]
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WI Agribusiness Classic
Wisconsin’s premier agribusiness industry event will feature over 25 Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits and an interactive trade show. In addition to the educational sessions, this year’s Classic will also […]
Local Governme
Local Government Aquatic Invasive Species Toolkit
These three webinars are to assist local governments (and others that are interested) with navigating the regulatory framework associated with high-risk priority aquatic invasive species. The webinars will illustrate regional […]
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Farmer Outreach Coffee Chats
These conversations will be a space for producers and ag professionals to connect across state lines, learn what the latest social science and data say about how to better engage […]
Discovery Farm
Discovery Farms Virtual Conference Series
Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join them on seven Wednesdays for one hour each week as […]
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Monitoring Lake Superior Coastal Wetlands with High-Resolution Satellite Imagery and Hydrological Modeling
Webinar attendees will learn about a binational effort (Canada and US) to build automated or semi-automated monitoring approaches and algorithms to monitor coastal Great Lakes wetlands. Laura will share examples […]
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Assessing Soil
Assessing Soil Health: On-Farm Economics
Measuring and assessing soil health is critical for understanding how changes in agronomic management practices affect the capability of soil to support cropping systems. In this presentation, the Soil Health […]
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Farm Transitions Introductory Workshops
Join this introductory workshop to gain an understanding the components of Farm Transition Planning. Retiring farmers and non-operating landowners interested in long-term sustainable practices and beginning farmers accessing land will […]
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Microbiology/Compost Call
Take a deeper dive into microbiology and composting! Microbially diverse compost is increasingly being recognized as an effective way to inoculate and maintain healthy soil biology. Kassie Brown of Potter […]
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Illinois Conse
Illinois Conservation Cropping Seminars
Don’t miss information about ways farmers like yourself can improve soil health, learn about cover crops, remain profitable—and even more marketable—by using sustainable techniques that build up natural resilience to […]
Discovery Farm
Discovery Farms Virtual Conference Series
Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join them on seven Wednesdays for one hour each week as […]
Focus on Forag
Focus on Forage
Focus on Forage is a FREE, 7-part Extension webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin. January 13 Managing for High […]
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The Why and Ho
The Why and How of Pollinator Habitat: Making Every Acre the Best it Can Be
By following a few proven recommendations for site preparation, planting, and managing pollinator habitat can produce significant results and benefits. This webinar will outline some of those key considerations along […]
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New Technologies, Data, and Markets to Accelerate Improvements in Forest Carbon Credits
Topics include: How to procure science-based forest carbon credits from landowners in your state or supply chain (the RISE framework – real, immediate, scalable, efficient) How data is democratizing access […]
Farm Transitio
Farm Transitions Introductory Workshops
Join this introductory workshop to gain an understanding the components of Farm Transition Planning. Retiring farmers and non-operating landowners interested in long-term sustainable practices and beginning farmers accessing land will […]
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Local Governme
Local Government Aquatic Invasive Species Toolkit
These three webinars are to assist local governments (and others that are interested) with navigating the regulatory framework associated with high-risk priority aquatic invasive species. The webinars will illustrate regional […]
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Wisconsin Rura
Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit
This virtual summit will focus on the Wisconsin rural economy with an eye toward innovative strategies to foster economic opportunities and well-being. The summit will provide an overview of historical and […]
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Conservation Partnership Training
Save the date for the Conservation Partnership Training. Attendees will learn about WI Land+Water, Standards Oversight Council (SOC), agency partners (DATCP, DNR, NRCS), Pheasants Forever, Trout Unlimited, and the Conservation […]
Lower Fox Farm
Lower Fox Farmer Roundtable
January 26 (9:00-11:30 a.m.) - We will start with a welcome from Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance. This will be followed by a panel session made […]
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Cover Crops, Herbs, and Cut Flowers for Pollination and Pest Management
Join us for this webinar as we discuss which cover crops, herbs, and cut flowers best support pollinators, predators, parasitoids, and have extra value for culinary or ornamental use. Cover […]
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Local Governme
Local Government Aquatic Invasive Species Toolkit
These three webinars are to assist local governments (and others that are interested) with navigating the regulatory framework associated with high-risk priority aquatic invasive species. The webinars will illustrate regional […]
Farmer Outreac
Farmer Outreach Coffee Chats
These conversations will be a space for producers and ag professionals to connect across state lines, learn what the latest social science and data say about how to better engage […]
Discovery Farm
Discovery Farms Virtual Conference Series
Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join them on seven Wednesdays for one hour each week as […]
Opportunities
Opportunities with Silvopasture: More Than Just Animals in The Woods
Silvopasture is an agroforestry system that combines trees and forages with livestock management. Join us while we discuss the fundamentals of silvopasture and hear from landowners and professionals on their […]
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Focus on Forage
Focus on Forage is a FREE, 7-part Extension webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin. January 13 Managing for High […]
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Soil Health in Organic Tunnels
Speakers will describe the state of soils in high tunnels and some issues of concern. Participants will learn about soil health measures, the effects of soil disturbance, and interactions between […]
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Precision Ag & Conservation: Approaches to Turn Red Acres Green
Precision ag technology is used to make a variety of agronomic management decisions on farms. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever support agricultural producers by assisting them in understanding how their […]
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Illinois Conse
Illinois Conservation Cropping Seminars
Don’t miss information about ways farmers like yourself can improve soil health, learn about cover crops, remain profitable—and even more marketable—by using sustainable techniques that build up natural resilience to […]
Reducing Healt
Reducing Health Impacts of the Nitrogen Problem – Workshop Series
Nitrogen is a widely-used, essential input to crop production. In many regions of the United States, nitrogen from farms has leaked into drinking water and caused adverse health impacts. These […]
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Development of ACPF and Use by NRCS for Watershed Planning
Nutrient and sediment losses from agricultural watersheds have impacts on aquatic and marine ecosystems of the U.S. Improving agricultural water quality requires planning and voluntary installation of new conservation practices […]
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Conservation News
DISCOVERY FARMS HOSTS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SERIES IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY
Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are hosting a virtual conference series this winter. The theme for the series is ‘Keeping up with your conservation goals through change and challenge’. Join Discovery Farms on seven Wednesdays for one hour as they cover topics like water quality, soil health, climate change, and more! These events are free and will be hosted Wednesday’s from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CT in December and January.
Learn MoreFOCUS ON FORAGE WEBINAR SERIES STARTS JANUARY 13TH
The Focus on Forage, free 7-part Extension webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin starts January 13th.
Learn More2021 CAFO WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY IN FEBRUARY
In early 2021, the Division of Extension is once again teaming up with the DNR to host a series of CAFO Workshops! The workshops are going virtual in 2021 – there will be four 1.5 - 2 hour sessions on February 2-5, 2021 from 9:30AM to 11:30AM.
Learn MoreCONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP TRAINING IN LATE JANUARY
Wisconsin Land and Water is hosting a Conservation Partnership Training the mornings of January 26th, 27th and 28th. The event is designed for Conservation staff, supervisors, and others interested in learning more about WI Land+Water, DATCP, DNR, NRCS, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and the Conservation Professional Training Program .
Learn MoreWISCONSIN COVER CROP CONFERENCE GOES VIRTUAL
This year’s Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference may look a little different, but it promises to still bring the valuable content you have come to expect from this conference. Topics include moving forward through adversity, cover crops for weed management, growing small grains, and the economic and environmental benefits of rotational grazing.
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