Conservation Professional Training Program

Badger Crop Connect Spring 2023
2023-04-26 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
The UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Ag Institute and the UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program will be hosting the fourth annual Badger Crop Connect webinar series for the 2023 growing season. The purpose of this series is to provide agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. These free webinars will be offered, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:30 PM, with the spring webinars beginning in April. Registration is required. You must register for each webinar separately. The entire series is split into three sets of webinars: spring, summer, and fall. Find a list of upcoming webinars and more information on the Badger Crop Connect Webpage.

The Science (and Art) of Plant Disease Diagnosis
2023-04-26 18:30 - 20:30
Learn about the fascinating and complex process involved in identifying plant diseases. Learn about how to visually assess for plant disease symptoms, as well as about the range of lab tests that are often needed to confirm the identity of plant diseases.
Info here.

Building Blocks for Sharing Science
2023-05-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-17 09:00 - 11:00
Building Blocks for Sharing Science are short, fast-paced trainings that focus on developing skills and situations commonly encountered by environmental professionals.
Some of the topics addressed in this learning series are:

Thoughtful selection of inclusive language
Redirecting disruptive behavior in meetings for more positive outcomes
Developing effective data visuals, survey tools, and graphic products
Designing compelling grant proposals
How to estimate and convey the value of ecosystem services

Register and learn more.

UW Agronomy and Soils Field Day
2023-08-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, Wisconsin
This year’s theme is “integrating new ag technologies,” with presentations centering around new technologies for field crops, pest management and nutrient management, plus alfalfa interseeded into corn silage. Lunch is available for $10, sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants.

Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-08 | Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
The WWASH conference is building upon the legacies of two pivotal events, the Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference and the Discovery Farms Conference. Joining these conferences allows us to present a conference with more keynotes and a wider range of featured topics in breakout sessions to an integrated audience. Attendees will experience thought-provoking discussions and walk away with a better understanding of the intersections of agronomy, water quality and soil health.

Optimizing Nitrogen Use and Reducing Nitrate Leaching
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
How do we optimize the use of commercial nitrogen and reduce nitrate leaching? Learn about how agronomic results and water quality impacts connect with lessons from an on-farm trial from the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) from 2023. Guolong Liang and Monica Shauer, research director for NOPP, will discuss the importance of nitrogen optimization and the strategies to reduce nitrate leaching.

2024 Annual CAFO Update Meetings
2024-01-29 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-30 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-06 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-07 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-08 07:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-12 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-13 10:00 - 15:30
Jointly sponsored by UW Madison Division of Extension’s Conservation Professional Training Program and Wisconsin DNR, the CAFO Update Meetings 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.

Wisconsin’s Unique Karst Landscapes and the Impacts on Water Quality
2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Dr. Maureen Muldoon and Laura Paletta will share how Wisconsin’s unique karst landscapes and Silurian bedrock impact the ground beneath our feet and groundwater resources. They will provide information on best management practices to utilize in these areas to lessen soil and nutrient loss impacts.

Soil Health Practices Impact on Phosphorus Pools and Availability
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Chelsea Zegler and Dr. Jamie Patton continue their conversation from last year on how soil test phosphorus (STP) impacts water quality. Learn how different cover crops and soil health practices change water dynamics, the location and the availability of phosphorus in different soil types.

Grazing and Water Quality: Lessons Learned From Edge-Of-Field Research
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
How do grazing methods affect runoff water quality? Eric Young, USDA-ARS Research Soil Scientist, and Kelsey Hyland will discuss lessons learned from edge-of-field grazing research and strategies to maximize water quality benefit in these systems.

2024 Manure Applicator 101 Trainings
2024-03-04 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-07 12:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-15 12:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Varies
The 2024 Manure applicator 101 training will be held at the following locations and times. Please ensure you select the correct training (date and location) in your registration:

Friday, 2/23/2024, Time 12:30 pm | Altoona, Eau Clarie County Extension office
Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 8:00 am | Dodgeville, Iowa County Extension office
Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 1:00 pm | North Freedom, Denzer (Honey Creek Town Hall)
Monday, 3/4/2024, 6:00 pm | Manitowoc, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Tuesday, 3/5/2024, 1:00 pm | Chilton, Calumet County Courthouse
Tuesday, 3/5/2024, 6:00pm | Chilton, Calumet County Courthouse
Thursday, 3/7/2024, 12:30 pm | Luxemburg, Kewaunee County Fairgrounds
Monday, 3/11/2024, 9:00 am | Barron, Barron County Government Center
Friday, 3/15/2024, 12:30 pm | Luxemburg, Kewaunee County Fairgrounds
Monday, 3/18/2024, 1:00 pm | Cecil, Tim Bulger Farm, W1008 Nauman Rd.
Wednesday, 3/20/2024, 1:00 pm | Birnamwood, Matsche Farms, Inc
Friday, 3/22/2024, 12:30 pm | Abbotsford, Abbotsford City Hall
Wednesday, 4/3/2024, 12:30 pm | Jefferson English and Spanish
Monday, 3/25/24, 1:00 pm | Online, via Zoom
Each session is 3 hours long.
Registration FEE:
Advance (3 days before the date of your selected session): $10 per person, Late/At the Door: $15 per person
You may use one form to register all employees attending from the same organization if they are attending the same session. Please fill out a separate registration if they are attending different sessions.

Red Cedar Watershed Conference
2024-03-14 | University of Wisconsin-Stout, 302 10th Ave E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Do you farm? Do you live in town? Do you manage residential, commercial, or public property? Do you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, or canoeing? Do you think the economic and environmental health of this beautiful region is important?
Event Highlights:

Farm, city, and waterfront success stories — profitable land management for clean water
Solutions to the serious problem that plagues our lakes and rivers — runoff pollution
A great networking opportunity for all citizens at an important event

2024 Conference Theme is “ Ground Water below the surface “
