Hydrology Fundamentals Field Training
2025-07-17 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Portage County Office Building, 1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
This is one of three field-based trainings that will be offered this summer as part of the hydrology fundamentals and hydrologic assessment training series developed by DATCP and Wisconsin Wetlands Association.
The purpose of these trainings is to provide opportunities for participants to:
1) Observe the landscape from the perspective of source, transport, and depositional zones.
2) Practice reading the landscape to recognize the basic characteristics of degraded hydrology.
3) Appraise whether hydrologic restoration could be effectively applied to address site-specific or downstream resource concerns.
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WI Farm Tour: Agroforestry 101 and Plant Breeding for Agroforestry
2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Canopy Farm Managment – Nursery, E5219 Jones Road, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
WI Farm Tour: Agroforestry 101 & Plant Breeding Join Tree Crop Breeder Kathleen Rhoades and Ecosystem Scientist Nate Lawrence for a hands-on tour at Valley Farm. Learn the basics of agroforestry, explore plant breeding for tree crops, and hear biodiversity findings from three seasons of field monitoring.
Ideal for producers curious about sustainable agriculture.
Valley Farm, Spring Green Campus
Thursday, July 17 | 10 am–12 pm
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SnapPlus V3 Summer Training LCD Webinar
2025-07-17 10:00 - 13:00
SnapPlus V3 is now available for nutrient management planning! Join us for a one-day training on V3 of SnapPlus. We will discuss building a plan from scratch in V3 as well as demonstrate converting a V2 plan into V3. There will also be time to work on plans, and we’ll have SnapPlus developers present to answer questions and troubleshoot. All events will offer 3 Nutrient Management CEUs.
After registering for the webinar, a Zoom link will be emailed to you at a later date.
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Wisconsin Farmers Union 2025 Conference
2025-07-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Wisconsin Farmers Union Kamp Kenwood, 19161 79th Ave., Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Wisconsin Farmers Union invites you to join us Friday, July 18th at WFU Kamp Kenwood for our Annual Summer Conference. Join us for lunch, updates from WFU Staff, the Chapter Presidents’ Meeting, and our annual pie contest. All are welcome to attend!
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Chippewa Falls, WI
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SnapPlus V3 Summer Training Agronomist Webinar
2025-07-22 10:00 - 13:00

Vegetables, Livestock, Markets and More! Field Day at Providence Organic Farm
2025-07-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Providence Organic Farm, 5691 N M 88, Central Lake, WI, 49622, United States
Visit Providence Farm to learn from the farmers about raising and marketing vegetables and livestock sustainably and how to follow organic standards for pastures and livestock!
When: July 29, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Where: Providence Organic Farm, 5691 N M 88 Central Lake, MI, US 49622
Registration Deadline: July 22, 2025 – 12:00AM
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Virtual Cover Crop Workshop
2025-08-05 14:00 - 17:00
This virtual workshop offers an afternoon of sessions for farmers who are currently using cover crops in their farm practices, as well as those considering it. All are welcome to attend! You’ll hear about grazing cover crops and how to manage cover crops in extreme weather conditions. They will also share the basics of how to get started planting cover crops. The workshop will end with a panel of farmers who will offer insights on reducing your inputs using cover crops.
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Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe - Challenges and Benefits of No-Till Versus Conventional-till in Northeast North Dakota
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00
On Wednesday, August 13th at 2 pm CT, tune into the next edition of the Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe featuring Naeem Kalwar, Extension Soil Health Specialist with North Dakota State University. Naeem will share the results of an ongoing conventional-till versus no-till demonstration that is in its fourth year in Northeast North Dakota.
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Virtual Good Idea Shop Talk
2025-08-14 11:30 - 12:30
This free, virtual meet-up series is for producers who want to exchange ideas and advice for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources.
How it works
In each Shop Talk, a producer will kick off the conversation by “pitching” a question or challenge they have related to an in-field or edge-of-field conservation practice for the group to workshop. This producer is called the “pitcher.”
Then the group talks it out and problem solves together, with opportunities to share your own experience and soak up the lessons others have learned.
The focus is on conversation and learning together as peers – there are no formal presentations from “experts.” So come ready to be an active participant.
For this session, Michigan farmer Clay Ottoni will pitch this question: What features do you like best on a no-till drill?
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Intro to Agroforestry + Silvopasture 101
2025-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Hillside Pastures, 6511 Hillside School Road, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Join Savanna Institute’s Grazing Technical Provider, Julie Hager, and see Agroforestry in action at Hillside Pastures with our Silvopasture by subtraction system.
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Virtual Good Idea Shop Talk
2025-08-21 11:30 - 12:30
This free, virtual meet-up series is for producers who want to exchange ideas and advice for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources.
How it works
In each Shop Talk, a producer will kick off the conversation by “pitching” a question or challenge they have related to an in-field or edge-of-field conservation practice for the group to workshop. This producer is called the “pitcher.”
Then the group talks it out and problem solves together, with opportunities to share your own experience and soak up the lessons others have learned.
The focus is on conversation and learning together as peers – there are no formal presentations from “experts.” So come ready to be an active participant.
For this session, Wisconsin farmer Timm Johnson and Minnesota sheep producer Kelly Froehlich will pitch this question: How are you using technology to improve and manage your conservation practices?
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Webinar Conservation Voices: AI Tools for the People Who Power Conservation
2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will explore real-world examples of AI in CTA (Conservation Technical Assistance) and examine how innovation is being used to enhance the vital role of conservation professionals. Registration is required.
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Virtual Good Idea Shop Talk
2025-08-28 11:30 - 12:30
This free, virtual meet-up series is for producers who want to exchange ideas and advice for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources.
Have you found yourself wishing you could talk to other producers who are using or considering conservation practices to improve their soil, land, and bottom lines?
Whether you lack peers in your community whom you can talk to, or you just want to hear what producers elsewhere are doing and learning, this meet-up series is for you.
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2025 Nutrient Management Regional Meetings SW Wisconsin – Dodgeville
2025-09-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Iowa County Health and Human Services, 303 W Chapel St., Dodgeville, 53533, United States
UW–Madison’s Nutrient and Pest Management Program, DATCP, USDA-NRCS, and WI Land and Water are hosting their annual nutrient management regional meetings again this summer.
Each meeting is free, and CEUs will be available. Registration is required. Light lunch and snacks will be provided by the WI CCA Board and WI Land and Water.
Each location will also offer a voluntary SnapPlus V3 Demo and Question & Answer Session from 1pm-3pm.
Registration is required and free. Light lunch and snacks will be provided
Where: Iowa County Health and Human Services
303 W Chapel St. Dodgeville, WI 53533
(HHS Community Room)
When: September 2 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Cover Crops and N Management that Reduces Losses and Maintains Corn Yields
Luciano Alves de Oliveira, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will explore field-tested cover crop and nitrogen application strategies that improve drainage water quality.
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Soul of the Soil Conference 2025
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-06 16:00 | Sinsinawa Mound, 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI, 53824, United States
Hosted by Fields of Sinsinawa, a farmer-led learning center launched in 2024, the Soul of the Soil Conference invites growers, land stewards, and curious minds to gather where soil is more than dirt—it’s the foundation of life.
Now in its second year, the Soul of the Soil Conference will feature two full days of learning and connection. Whether you’re a farmer, educator, activist, or simply soil-curious, join to explore the vital connections between soil health, plant vitality, and human well-being.
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Webinar: How Food Grade Grains Can Fit into Midwest Farm and Food Systems
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00
Food-grade grains offer a win–win: a profitable value-added market opportunity and a boost to soil health when included in your crop rotation. But how do you ensure your grain meets the quality standards buyers expect? This webinar will tackle the most common questions about growing for the food-grade grain market.
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Soil Health Nexus Digital Café Webinar
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
The Impact of Organic Amendments on Carbon Stabilization in Soil Aggregates
Join us for the September edition of the Soil Health Nexus Digital Café, where we hear from Dr. Ganga Hettiarachchi, Professor of Soil and Environmental Chemistry at Kansas State University, on her work studying the impact of organic amendments on soil aggregates.
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WiWiC Conservation Camp Webinar Series: Agroforestry and Perennial Crops
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00
This year’s series of Summer Camp webinars focuses on NEXT STEPS. You are committed to conservation, but what do you do next? In this webinar, we’ll talk about going perennial! Could agroforestry and perennial cropping work for you?
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Farming with Watershed Wisdom
2025-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Redstone’s North End Tavern, S593B Lavalle Rd, La Valle, WI, 53941, United States
Join Juneau County Land & Water Resources, Producers of Lake Redstone, and the Lake Redstone Protection District for a night of Farming with Watershed Wisdom.
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Building Profit, Resilience, and Healthier Soils with Regenerative Farming Workshop
2025-09-23 08:30 - 16:30
Join Understanding Ag Consultant Brian Dougherty for a hands-on workshop exploring soil regeneration, nutrient management, and profitable crop-livestock integration.
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Regenerative Livestock Production Workshop
2025-09-23 08:30 - 2025-09-24 16:30
Ready to take your livestock operation to the next level? Join Understanding Ag consultants Rodney Saunders and Luke Jones for a free Regenerative Livestock Production Workshop in Springfield, MO.
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Role of Birds on Midwest Farms: Lesson #1 Webinar
2025-09-23 14:00 - 15:00
Lesson #1: Biodiversity, Pest Control, & A Thriving Landscape
This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology, and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions.
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Sow What? Making Your Voice Heard in Agricultural Policy - Virtual Training
2025-09-29 16:00 - 17:00
Discover how sharing your farming experiences can help build a better food system, and spend time creating your own advocacy plan!
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2025 South Dakota Student Water Conference
2025-10-14 07:30 - 19:00 | University Student Union at SDSU, 1421 Student Union, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
An exclusive conference for students to empower the next-generation water workforce.

Develop skills, such as science communication and oral and poster presentation.
Compete and win in student competitions.
Learn, share, and grow your science.
Networking opportunities with peers, academicians, state and federal agency scientists, and more.
Travel grants are available to offset the cost of attending the conference.

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Role of Birds on Midwest Farms: Lesson #2 Webinar
2025-10-14 11:00 - 12:00
Lesson #2: Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm
This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology, and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions.
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Conservation Voices: Virtual Farmer to Farmer Engagement—Is It Working?
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00
Join Clare Lindahl (SWCS CEO) and Jenny Seifert (watershed outreach specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, Natural Resources Institute) for one of the top-attended sessions from this summer’s SWCS annual conference. This webinar will examine the effectiveness of online farmer engagement.
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Regeneration: Making it Pay Even More Webinar
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00
You’ve built a healthier, more resilient farm—now learn how to verify and share that impact. This free webinar, hosted by Regenified™ and Understanding Ag, explores how regenerative farmers can meet rising buyer demand for proof of practices like soil health, biodiversity, and water retention. Discover how verification unlocks data that strengthens supply chain relationships and boosts market value.
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Role of Birds on Midwest Farms: Lesson #3 Webinar
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00
Lesson #3: Birds in Balance – Pest Control Services Across Corp Types
This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology, and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions.
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Improving Choices: Farmer Takeaways from the National Cover Crop Variety Project Webinar
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join us online for a farmer-focused webinar featuring Dr. Etienne Sutton, who will break down key insights from the latest 2024–2025 National Cover Crop Variety Project (NCCVP) report. This nationally coordinated, USDA-funded research effort evaluates cover crop performance across regions and growing conditions, aimed to empower farmers with the data they need to make better, more confident decisions. The webinar is presented by the Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) education team, composed of U of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture (CRA) and the Soil Health Institute (SHI).
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