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UID:1426-1637154000-1637164800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Northwest\, WI - Pest Management Update Meetings
DESCRIPTION:For 2021\, the Pest Management Update Meetings will be a hybrid event with (3) in-person meetings and (1) virtual option\, hosted by the UW-Madison\, Division of Extension and UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program (NPM). All in-person meetings will be held from 1- 4pm local time at the venue listed for each location below. Check in will begin at 12:30pm with light refreshments available during the event. \nThis year’s speakers include: Mark Renz\, Perennial Cropping Systems Extension Weed Specialist; Rodrigo Werle\, Annual Cropping Systems Extension Weed Specialist; Nick Arneson\, Weed Science Outreach Specialist; PJ Liesch Extension Entomology Diagnostician; and Damon Smith\, Extension Field Crops Pathologist. Topics will include updates in the area of weed\, insect and disease management. A panel discussion and Q&A regarding the pest management challenges related to planting soybeans early will follow. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/northwest-wi-pest-management-update-meetings/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211103T185028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T185028Z
UID:1429-1637155800-1637159400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Farmland Preservation Tax Credit Update for Tax Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection and Department of Revenue for a virtual presentation covering the farmland preservation tax credit for tax professionals. Presentation topics include: \n\nBasics of the farmland preservation tax credit\nReview of Wisconsin Schedules FC and FC-A\nDocumentation required to claim the credit and what must be attached to the taxpayer’s return\nHow taxpayers can participate in the program\n\nAfter the presentation\, we will invite the audience to ask questions about the program and farmland preservation tax credit. The session is open to anyone interested in learning more about the farmland preservation tax credit and farmland preservation program. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/farmland-preservation-tax-credit-update-for-tax-professionals/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211103T185137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T185137Z
UID:1430-1637157600-1637161200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Central Impacts of Manure on Soil Health Indicators
DESCRIPTION:The November Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe will feature Dr. Amy Schmidt from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. The talk will focus on the impacts of manure on soil health indicators. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/central-impacts-of-manure-on-soil-health-indicators/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211103T185316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T185316Z
UID:1431-1637157600-1637161200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Pond Treatment with Spent Lime to Control Phosphorus Release from Sediments
DESCRIPTION:Sedimentation ponds that accumulate particles and phosphorus in stormwater runoff are a standard and widely applied storm water best management practice. However\, just as internal loading occurs in\nlakes during warm summer periods when the potential for oxygen depletion is greatest\, aging ponds have the potential to release more phosphorus than is captured during summer months (Watershed\nProtection Techniques\, Technical Note 102). Dredging is a potential\, but expensive\, option to improve pond performance\, but phosphorus release may occur long before a pond is filled with sediment. Areal\napplications of alum and iron can control phosphorus release\, but incur raw material production costs. \nIn cooperation with SPRWS\, City of White Bear Lake\, RWMWD\, and VLAWMO staff\, Barr Engineering proposes this study to evaluate the application of spent lime (amorphous calcium carbonate from\ndrinking water treatment) to pond sediments to reduce phosphorus release during warm summer months. Spent lime can reduce phosphorus release by forming calcium phosphate and potentially by\nincreasing the pH of the treated sediments to facilitate iron and aluminum phosphate binding. This study includes a laboratory and a field component and is intended to validate large-scale applications. \nThe laboratory component includes the addition of spent lime at a range of doses to phosphorus rich pond sediment to determine optimal spent lime dosing. The field component involves the addition of spent lime to two ponds and monitoring to determine the magnitude of reduced phosphorus release\, evaluate cost-effective methods for areal application and quantify the benefits of this water treatment byproduct. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/pond-treatment-with-spent-lime-to-control-phosphorus-release-from-sediments/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211103T185428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T185428Z
UID:1432-1637193600-1637279999@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference
DESCRIPTION:‘Farm to Market: Opportunity Knocks’ – the 7th Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference hosted by Farmer Veteran Coalition. This year taking place in two regional locations rather than one national gathering\, with the Tennessee and Washington FVC state chapters serving as hosts. Featuring two days of education\, workshops\, distinguished speakers\, guest panels\, networking and more. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/farmer-veteran-stakeholders-conference/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211103T185558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T185558Z
UID:1433-1637231400-1637235000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Social Impacts of Extractivism and the Promise of Community Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:A part of the Yale Forest Forum: The Future of Wood Building Products in a Changing Climate \nWood is a renewable resource that has wide material applications in many industries. Wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests store carbon and can play an important role in combating climate change. Recent innovations in the use of wood have led to the development of new products that can replace traditional fossil-based carbon-intensive materials\, particularly in the construction and energy sectors. Understanding the potential environmental impacts and societal implications of increases in both conventional and emerging wood products across their respective life cycles\, as well as their possible reuse in a circular construction economy\, is critical in assessing the climate mitigation potential of wood vs. other materials. \nWhat is the future role of forest products in addressing climate\, resources\, societal\, and environmental challenges? What are the environmental\, economic\, and societal implications for using more forest products? Hear from speakers representing forestry\, industrial ecology\, architecture\, conservation\, and academia. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/social-impacts-of-extractivism-and-the-promise-of-community-enterprise/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T173310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T173310Z
UID:1459-1637236800-1637240400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:How Your Organization Can Buy Paris Agreement-Verified Rainforest Carbon Credits for the First Time
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nAs governments step up efforts to strengthen the Paris Agreement at COP26 and tackle the climate emergency\, corporate action has never been more critical. Join our webinar and learn how\, for the first time\, corporations can achieve carbon neutrality\, protect tropical rainforests\, and directly support the global climate agreement. \nFormalized in Article 5 of the Paris Agreement\, the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) Mechanism was designed to “slow\, halt and reverse forest cover and carbon loss” globally. The initiative has led to sequential declines in emissions and helped protect over 90% of the world’s tropical rainforests for over two decades. \nPreviously only available through the UNFCCC to governments and multilateral banks\, Paris Agreement-verified rainforest carbon credits can now be purchased directly from countries by corporations\, institutional investors\, and consumers. In March this year\, Papua New Guinea was the first country to join a new trading platform called REDD.plus when it onboarded 9 million metric tons of carbon reductions. These credits will be followed by over 110 million tonnes from Belize and Gabon in the next twelve months. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/how-your-organization-can-buy-paris-agreement-verified-rainforest-carbon-credits-for-the-first-time/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T173929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T173929Z
UID:1461-1637312400-1637323200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:NE Wisconsin Pest Management Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For 2021\, the Pest Management Update Meetings will be hosted by the UW-Madison\, Division of Extension and UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program (NPM). \nThis year’s speakers include: Mark Renz\, Perennial Cropping Systems Extension Weed Specialist; Rodrigo Werle\, Annual Cropping Systems Extension Weed Specialist; Nick Arneson\, Weed Science Outreach Specialist; PJ Liesch Extension Entomology Diagnostician; and Damon Smith\, Extension Field Crops Pathologist. Topics will include updates in the area of weed\, insect and disease management. A panel discussion and Q&A regarding the pest management challenges related to planting soybeans early will follow. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/ne-wisconsin-pest-management-update-meeting/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T174046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T174046Z
UID:1462-1637317800-1637321400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:State Natural Areas at 70: Still Protecting Wisconsin Wetland Gems
DESCRIPTION:Join conservation biologist Thomas Meyer to learn about the Wisconsin DNR’s State Natural Areas Program\, the oldest and largest state-wide nature preserve protection program in the nation\, celebrating its 70th year in 2021. Thomas will give a brief history and highlights of the program and then take a virtual tour of some of the state’s most outstanding natural areas — from old-growth forests to vibrant prairies to biologically diverse wetlands — and learn more about what makes them so special. \nThomas Meyer is a conservation biologist with the Wisconsin DNR. His 35-year career with the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation in Madison has focused on protecting native ecosystems and habitat for rare species of plants and animals. He helps guide the State Natural Areas Program\, which protects some of the best remaining ecological communities in the state (some of which are also Wetland Gems®!). \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/state-natural-areas-at-70-still-protecting-wisconsin-wetland-gems/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T174529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T174529Z
UID:1464-1637323200-1637326800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Listening Session: Climate Impacts on Farmworkers
DESCRIPTION:A recent report by the Union of Concerned Scientists indicates that outdoor workers\, particularly farmworkers\, are 20 times more likely to die of heat-related illnesses than other workers. With increasingly extreme weather\, the number of unsafe outdoor workdays is likely to climb. \nThe Biden administration recently announced an effort to protect workers from heat stress\, including plans to develop a federal heat standard. How is this issue being addressed at the state level? What steps can farmers take to lessen or mitigate the impacts on workers? \nJoin us for a virtual lunchtime discussion with a group of panelists who’ll address this issue from the farmer\, farmworker\, and policy perspectives. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/listening-session-climate-impacts-on-farmworkers/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T174657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T174657Z
UID:1465-1637328600-1637332200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Weeding the Worries Out of Manure
DESCRIPTION:Introduction of weeds is often a major concern for farmers that are considering manure application to their fields. Fortunately\, there are several methods that reduce weed seed viability both before and after animal digestion. In this webinar we’ll take a look at a few studies that show what works and what doesn’t for minimizing introduction of weeds. Additionally\, we’ll discover how to determine how much of what weeds will be a problem in the manure product being used. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/weeding-the-worries-out-of-manure/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T174816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T174816Z
UID:1466-1637335800-1637341200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Understanding disparities in farmland ownership
DESCRIPTION:Land is foundational to food production\, and access to land is a critical issue for the next generation of farmers. Yet ownership of farmland in the United States is vastly unequal\, with White people owning 98%. This webinar – the first of two on the topic of land justice – will explore how present day trends in farmland ownership are rooted in colonization\, land appropriation/theft\, discrimination\, and violence. The webinar will also recognize ways in which Black\, Indigenous\, and other People of Color in California have always resisted racism and affirmed lasting ties to the land. Part two – the final webinar in our 6-part series\, to be held in December – will highlight organizations working towards land justice solutions and how extension professionals might engage them. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/understanding-disparities-in-farmland-ownership/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T174938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T174938Z
UID:1467-1637398800-1637445600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Winter Sow Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Winnebago Waterways will be hosting two winter sowing workshops in November. Both workshops will be held at the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance’s office. \nDuring this workshop you will learn how to create mini greenhouses to grow native plants. \nThese plants will be used by participants\, shoreline property owners and part of a fundraiser. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/winter-sow-workshop/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T175048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T175048Z
UID:1468-1637406000-1637409600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Hear from someone who's done it - A new hemp venture
DESCRIPTION:Learn how ZION Growers evolved from a CBD focused venture to a fiber based processor\, the pitfalls they encountered\, the market research they did to assess and confirm the potential for their current iteration. For growers seeking to grow bulk fiber learn what it takes. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/hear-from-someone-whos-done-it-a-new-hemp-venture/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T175226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T175226Z
UID:1469-1637492400-1637496000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Winter Sow Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Winnebago Waterways will be hosting two winter sowing workshops in November. Both workshops will be held at the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance’s office. \nDuring this workshop you will learn how to create mini greenhouses to grow native plants. \nThese plants will be used by participants\, shoreline property owners and part of a fundraiser. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/winter-sow-workshop-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T175439Z
UID:1470-1637672400-1637677800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Managing Weeds With Less Chemical Use in No-Till Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar during which the presenters will discuss a variety of management techniques and practices used to control weeds that producers can apply to enable them to reduce chemical treatments while continuing to practice no-till. \nMany producers are interested in continuing to apply good soil health practices on their farms. They are\, however\, concerned about the continual use and amounts of chemicals used to control weeds in their system. This webinar will examine management techniques and practices that producers can apply to reduce the amount chemicals that they rely on while building healthy soil systems. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/managing-weeds-with-less-chemical-use-in-no-till-systems/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T175546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T175730Z
UID:1471-1637758800-1637762400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:November Wetland Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Across the planet\, subarctic environments are warming faster than the southern regions\, partly due to the loss of the highly-reflective surfaces of snow and ice. This amplified warming is having measurable impacts on marine and land ecozones\, and on communities who live and rely on them. At the boundary of the discontinuous and continuous permafrost zones\, and at the northern extent of the boreal forest\, the coastal subarctic ecoregion known as the Hudson Bay Lowlands represents the largest contiguous wetland complex in Canada\, and third largest in the world\, spanning an area of 373 700 km2. The Hudson Bay Lowlands is a prime example of a geography poised to experience dramatic rates of climate change in the coming decades. We carried out a survey of existing research to determine (1) what are the impacts of climate change on terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems in the Hudson Bay Lowlands? and (2) how do environmental processes in this region mediate these impacts? To address these research questions\, four illustrative case studies have been selected which span a range of interconnected subsystems within the Hudson Bay Lowlands: snow\, trees\, ponds\, and frogs. Using existing thresholds identified in the literature for these key impacts and mediating factors\, we investigate how different climate change scenarios may (or may not) lead to the crossing of key ecological tipping points\, and also show how this approach can be applied across contexts to examine how wetlands and their thresholds respond to environmental changes. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/1471/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211130
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T175838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T175838Z
UID:1473-1638057600-1638230399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the planet through organics: Managing climate change with organic practices \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/iowa-organic-conference/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211129T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T180405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T180405Z
UID:1475-1638176400-1638180000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators in the City
DESCRIPTION:Join for this webinar series focused on the biology and human dynamics of pollinator conservation in urban settings. \n11/29 Reed Johnson\, Honey Bees in the City \n11/30 Gerardo Camilo\, The City as a Refuge for Insect Pollinators \n12/1 Mary Gardiner\, Vacant Lots as Urban Bee Habitat \n12/2 Scott MacIvor\, Constructed Green Infrastructure to Support Wild Bees: Does it Work? \n12/3 Damon Hall\, Policy Dimensions of Insect Pollinator Conservation \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/pollinators-in-the-city/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T180015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T180015Z
UID:1474-1638176400-1638198000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:NEWSC Dredging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stormwater ponds were constructed en masse several years ago\, requiring only annual inspections and minor maintenance since. But they were put in place with the understanding sediment would need to be removed in a 15 to 20-year cycle\, and many ponds have reached that point. Because of the long cycle\, it’s not uncommon for municipal staff to be unfamiliar with the dredging process\, nor is it surprising that there is little industry experience with dredging in Wisconsin. \n\n\nStormwater pond design\, maintenance\, and vegetation have been the topic of past NEWSC workshops. Now\, we welcome you to join us and our panel of experts for a comprehensive exploration of the dredging process. Workshop sessions include: regulatory background\, dredging examples and technical guidance\, sediment depth measurement processes\, and a residential pond dredging exemplar. This one-day workshop can help fulfill up to 5 PDHs. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/newsc-dredging-workshop/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211112T180527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T180527Z
UID:1476-1638262800-1638266400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators in the City
DESCRIPTION:Join for this webinar series focused on the biology and human dynamics of pollinator conservation in urban settings. \n11/29 Reed Johnson\, Honey Bees in the City \n11/30 Gerardo Camilo\, The City as a Refuge for Insect Pollinators \n12/1 Mary Gardiner\, Vacant Lots as Urban Bee Habitat \n12/2 Scott MacIvor\, Constructed Green Infrastructure to Support Wild Bees: Does it Work? \n12/3 Damon Hall\, Policy Dimensions of Insect Pollinator Conservation \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/pollinators-in-the-city-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211201T210508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T210508Z
UID:1527-1638376200-1638381600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Farm Loans: How and When to Use Debt to Finance Your Farm Business
DESCRIPTION:Growing a food and farm business often requires taking on debt. Upfront capital requirements and seasonal operations expenditures can leave enterprises strapped for cash and vulnerable to disruptions. The right loans can help\, but it is important to know when and where to seek funding\, and which lending opportunities best suit your purpose. Let’s talk about how to decide whether debt financing is the right tool for you\, and how to get approved. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/farm-loans-how-and-when-to-use-debt-to-finance-your-farm-business/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211201T205411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T205411Z
UID:1519-1638432000-1638446400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Floodplain 101
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a virtual Floodplain 101 Workshop. All community floodplain zoning administrators\, community officials\, building officials and other development professionals are encouraged to attend. \n\nFloodplain management & federal\, state & local roles\nWI minimum standards\nFloodplain zones and types\nPermitting of structures in the floodplain & development scenarios\nMitigation options & funding sources\nLetters of map change\nHydrologic & hydraulic analyses\nDam failure analyses\nProgram updates\nQ&A session\n\nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/floodplain-101/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211201T205549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T205549Z
UID:1520-1638441000-1638444600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Mass Timber Case Study
DESCRIPTION:A part of the Yale Forest Forum: The Future of Wood Building Products in a Changing Climate \nWood is a renewable resource that has wide material applications in many industries. Wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests store carbon and can play an important role in combating climate change. Recent innovations in the use of wood have led to the development of new products that can replace traditional fossil-based carbon-intensive materials\, particularly in the construction and energy sectors. Understanding the potential environmental impacts and societal implications of increases in both conventional and emerging wood products across their respective life cycles\, as well as their possible reuse in a circular construction economy\, is critical in assessing the climate mitigation potential of wood vs. other materials. \nWhat is the future role of forest products in addressing climate\, resources\, societal\, and environmental challenges? What are the environmental\, economic\, and societal implications for using more forest products? Hear from speakers representing forestry\, industrial ecology\, architecture\, conservation\, and academia. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/mass-timber-case-study/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
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UID:1521-1638442800-1638462600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Organic Confluences Conference: Connecting Organic and AgTech
DESCRIPTION:The conferences will examine potential opportunities for technology to support the organic sector\, pitfalls when it comes to access and equity in AgTech\, historical and current examples of AgTech exacerbating the pre-existing structures of racism in the food system\, and methods for analyzing AgTech’s fit within organic ideals. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/organic-confluences-conference-connecting-organic-and-agtech/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211201T205949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T205949Z
UID:1523-1638446400-1638450000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Cash Flow Projections for 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we wrap up 2021\, our financial management experts will share important tips to finish 2021 strong. They’ll also provide an outlook for 2022 cash flows. Episode presenters will be: \n· Dr. Kevin Bernhardt\, PhD\, Professor of Agribusiness at University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture and Farm Management Specialist with UW-Extension and Center for Dairy Profitability \n· Gary Sipiorski\, Independent Business and Financial Consultant \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/cash-flow-projections-for-2022/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211201T205809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T205809Z
UID:1522-1638446400-1638455400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms
DESCRIPTION:The Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (HCBs) training reviews key information found in the ITRC Guidance Document\, Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms. \nCyanobacteria are microscopic\, photosynthetic organisms that occur naturally in all aquatic systems but most often in freshwater systems. Under certain conditions\, cyanobacteria can multiply and become very abundant\, discoloring the water throughout a water body or accumulating at the surface. These occurrences are known as blooms. Cyanobacteria may produce potent toxins (cyanotoxins) that pose a threat to human health. They can also harm wildlife and domestic animals\, aquatic ecosystems\, and local economies by disrupting drinking water systems and source waters\, recreational uses\, commercial and recreational fishing\, and property values. It is likely that continued population growth\, land use change\, increases in nutrient inputs to our waterways\, and the warming climate will favor proliferation of these problematic species. Providing a range of practical approaches to minimize these blooms and their likely societal and wildlife effects is critical to our future vitality\, health\, and economic prosperity. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/strategies-for-preventing-and-managing-harmful-cyanobacteria-blooms/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211201T210104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T210104Z
UID:1524-1638453600-1638457200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Start Your 2022 Grant Strategy Off Right!
DESCRIPTION:As the calendar year begins to wind down and you think about the new year\, are you also thinking about how to strengthen your grant-seeking strategy in the upcoming year? \nStarting your year off with a strong plan and clear goals in place will ensure that you secure the funding necessary to achieve your goals for grant revenue. \nParticipating in “Start Your 2022 Grant Seeking Off Right!” will provide you with a strong understanding of your success in 2021 and how to set goals for 2022 that will help expand your grant-seeking strategy and revenue. We will also discuss how to increase the engagement of your colleagues in being part of the grant planning process to further increase your success. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/start-your-2022-grant-strategy-off-right/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211201T210358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T210358Z
UID:1526-1638459000-1638464400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mike Hoffmann\, will give a presentation based on his new book\, “Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need\,” and the companion website. Written by Hoffmann and Carrie Koplinka-Loehr and Danielle L. Eiseman\, the authors “offer an eye-opening journey through a complete menu of before-dinner drinks and salads; main courses and sides; and coffee and dessert. Our Changing Menu is a celebration of food and a call to action―encouraging readers to join with others from the common ground of food to help tackle the greatest challenge of our time. Their story is rounded out with a primer on the global food system\, the causes and impacts of climate change\, and what we can all do.” Come prepared to consider how we can start a climate change social movement using food – we all eat. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/our-changing-menu-climate-change-and-the-foods-we-love-and-need/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145900
CREATED:20211201T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T210250Z
UID:1525-1638466200-1638486000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:International Nature Farming Convergence
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this event goes far beyond Nature Farming as a series of recipes\, instead bringing in natural philosophy and going back to the traditional roots of farming. As the world gets increasingly connected by technology\, it is also causing cultural amnesia as homogenous forces of consumerism cause the domesticated and industrialized to forget how to live harmoniously in their own ecosystems. Fermentation as an art form\, has largely been forgotten due to the convenience of electricity\, and so human microbiomes have suffered. Microbial based agriculture can help heal the soil\, fostering greater ability for human health\, empowering us all through food sovereignty. Nature Farming as a spiritual worldview allows us to remember we are part of the natural world and can foster diversity in our bioregions. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/international-nature-farming-convergence/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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