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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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Topics include: How to procure science-based forest carbon credits from landowners in your state or supply chain (the RISE framework – real, immediate, scalable, efficient) How data is democratizing access to forest carbon markets How market mechanisms can achieve balance on the landscape encompassing forest values beyond just timber - including carbon, biodiversity, wildfire mitigation […]
We now know the importance of soil microorganisms as a way to enhance soil health and fertility on the farm. There are a lot of new products on the market claiming to enhance soil biology. Chat with us as we break down the important principles of soil health and how to evaluate if a product […]
This virtual summit will focus on the Wisconsin rural economy with an eye toward innovative strategies to foster economic opportunities and well-being. The summit will provide an overview of historical and current trends in the Wisconsin rural economy, look to lessons learned from rural communities, and focus on proactive strategies that Wisconsin’s smaller and rural communities […]
January 26 (9:00-11:30 a.m.) - We will start with a welcome from Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance. This will be followed by a panel session made of farmers and nutritionists discussing their use of cover crops as alternative forages. Come ready to ask questions! We will wrap up the event with […]
Join for an informational webinar "visit" with retired NRCS State Conservationists on the subject of Building and Maintaining Conservation Partnerships. The webinar will be an informal format for state conservation agency staff, executives, NRCS leaders, and partners to visit and share ideas, techniques, and strategies for building and maintaining strong conservation partnerships at the local, […]
In December of 2020, American Farmland Trust's Dr. Michelle Perez (Water Initiative Director) and Dr. Emily Cole (Climate and Agriculture Program Manager for New England) published "A Guide to Water Quality, Climate, Social, and Economic Outcomes Estimate Tools: Quantifying Outcomes to Accelerate Farm Conservation Practice Adoption." The guide features 14 outcomes estimation tools and two […]
Join us for this webinar as we discuss which cover crops, herbs, and cut flowers best support pollinators, predators, parasitoids, and have extra value for culinary or ornamental use. Cover crops, herbs, and cut flowers provide forage and nesting sites for pollinators and natural enemies of crop pests (such as wasps, flies, and beetles). Learn […]
Silvopasture is an agroforestry system that combines trees and forages with livestock management. Join us while we discuss the fundamentals of silvopasture and hear from landowners and professionals on their experiences in implementing silvopasture as a land management practice. In addition, learn how to use a soil health kit and about soil health training programs […]
Speakers will describe the state of soils in high tunnels and some issues of concern. Participants will learn about soil health measures, the effects of soil disturbance, and interactions between nutrient management and cover crops. Learn more here.
The January Soil Health Digital Cafe will feature Dr. Jason Rowntree of Michigan State University. He is leading research on regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration using Adaptive Multi-paddock grazing. He is looking for answers to the current debate - do cattle help or hurt the environment. He will present five years of research evaluating various […]
Precision ag technology is used to make a variety of agronomic management decisions on farms. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever support agricultural producers by assisting them in understanding how their farm specific data can serve as a guide to identifying areas where management changes and conservation programs can improve the profitability of low-yielding areas. Register […]
In this webinar, you can: Ask a panel of industry experts your most pressing soil health questions from 2020 Hear their recap of key milestones since the start of the growing season Learn more about the base offer of The Indigo Carbon Program, which can help you unlock new revenue streams through soil enrichment Register […]
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