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Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms. Whether you’re certified organic, using organic practices on your sustainable farm, or considering the switch to organic, you’ll find the latest information and make the […]
The 2022 Forum will feature a keynote address by the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, a presentation on the 2022 agricultural economy by USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Meyer, a panel of distinguished guest speakers, and 30 breakout sessions organized by agencies across USDA and covering a range of timely issues impacting the sector. More than […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings on the recently released proposed rule “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water.” The purpose of the public meetings is to discuss the proposed rule, which was issued under the FDA […]
Training will review the recently revised 582 Open Channel standard and review natural channel design procedures. Lead Presenter: Steve Becker, NRCS State Conservation Engineer. 3 PDHs will be offered. If you do not receive a confirmation email upon submission, please contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org for registration assistance. Info here.
High tunnel systems allow growers to provide markets with fresh, locally-grown products for a larger part of the year. During this presentation, research results will be shared on the utilization of high tunnels to maximize winter vegetable production. This project evaluated different cultural growing techniques, including planting date, black plastic mulch and row cover, for […]
Chemical dewormers for small ruminants are becoming less effective at a startling rate. Join Kirsten Robertson on her journey to becoming chemical dewormer free with her goats and sheep. In the process of mimicking nature, her farm sprang alive and so did she. Join us! You won’t be sorry. Info here.
Dr. Cari-Ann Hayer, Program Manager of the Aquatic Invasive Species Detection and Monitoring Program for Lake Michigan for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will present “Environmental DNA (eDNA) as a Tool to Detect the Arrival of Invasive Carps in the Lake Michigan Basin”. Info here.
You may have heard a lot about soil health and soil organic matter. What are these two concepts, and how are they connected? Thea will discuss what soil organic matter is, the factors that determine whether the amount of organic matter in soil grows or diminishes, and the co-benefits of soil organic matter with respect […]
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) will host a select number of vendors selling captive raised and sustainably harvested freshwater and saltwater fish, plants, and invertebrates. Info here.
Tech Talks is an online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Info here.
Come learn from Julie Sullivan from San Juan Ranch and staff from Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming about supporting the self-directed learning of your crew and apprentices. We will explore balancing learning and doing while farming, the experiential learning cycle for adult learners, and how to build respect and investment in your worker […]
2/28/2022 - 4/20/2022 The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin, and the USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are offering a wildlife habitat-focused version of the Adaptation Planning and Practices online course for land managers and professionals. […]
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