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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 workshop has a focus on BMP maintenance, TMDL compliance, and more. Experts from around the state will share their experiences in building and maintaining BMPs. Also included are updates on technical standards, restoring ecosystems, green infrastructure, working with CAFOs, and water quality trading. 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be offered. The registration deadline is Thursday, April 15, on this […]
In agricultural watersheds, shifting climate patterns present an immediate and localized risk to both farm productivity and downstream aquatic ecosystems. During this webinar, Dr. Mark Williams of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service will present research exploring long-term trends in rainfall amount, intensity and timing within the Maumee River-Western Lake Erie Basin. The research findings indicate that […]
On Wednesday, June 2, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Wisconsin Land+Water will be leading the second webinar in a three-part series on non-metallic mine reclamation. Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation: Financial Assurance-Part II will discuss the following financial assurance areas: Amount and duration Determining the amount Disputes Certificate of completion and release Register by Tuesday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m., at https://conta.cc/2M4rnLl […]
Take a virtual tour of the newly constructed high tunnel at Mhonpaj’s Garden, the first farm in the Hmong community in Minnesota to be certified organic. MOSES Organic Specialist Mhonpaj Lee offers tips on high tunnel selection, building, and vegetable production in a protected environment. Register here.
This course is intended to offer culvert designers consistent information for developing public waters culvert projects with respect to aquatic organism passage (fish passage) and stream connectivity. Attendees will learn how to apply best practices and appropriate calculations, starting from the basis of field-identified stream metrics. This is a free workshop. Once registered, it begins with […]
MSU Extension is pleased to present a new webinar series focused on education around local planning and zoning, the Michigan Right to Farm Act and emerging Agritourism strategies. June 7 - Introduction to Agritourism and Local Planning and Zoning June 14 - Understanding Local Zoning, RTF, and Farm Market GAAMPS June 21 - Agritourism and […]
Learn about what wetlands are, why they’re important, their current state, and what you can do to care for these natural treasures. Historically viewed as wastelands, wetland loss was rampant in Wisconsin for many decades. The legacy of wetland loss has contributed to many of our current natural resource and societal problems such as increased […]
Starting June 8 from 10:00am–12:00pm, this course provides an introduction to the pasture evaluation approach known as Pasture Condition Scoring (PCS). You'll learn about the ten indicators of pasture health commonly used in PCS and some tools for evaluating the indicators. You will also learn how to complete the PCS scoresheet, which guides pasture condition […]
This edition of the Producer-Led Webinar Series will cover agronomic and management considerations in planting corn into rye as well as planting corn into alfalfa. We will look at cover crop planting dates and seeding rates, herbicide programs, nitrogen management and more. Follow this link to learn more.
Join us for a field day at two Shawano County farms to learn about interseeding, grazing and how you can protect your lakeshore. 4:30 PM - Interseeding W2648 River Road, Bonduel, WI 54107 6:30 PM – Grazing W5497 County Road BE, Shawano, WI 54107 Information and registration here.
In this course, participants will discuss common soil invertebrates, their ecology and roles in soil health, scouting methods, and management strategies to increase beneficial soil animal populations. Xerces presenters Stephanie Frischie and Jennifer Hopwood will be joined by farmer and soil health specialist Barry Fisher. For more information such as the course agenda and learning […]
The Wisconsin Departments of Health Services (DHS) and Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is hosting a webinar provide information to farmers, farmers market managers, and farmer organizations on the steps and requirements involved with accepting Food Assistance Program payment methods. The webinar will discuss how to do the following: Register as a retailer for Supplemental […]
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