Conservation Calendar

Looking to stay up to date on your CEUs? Have producers asking conservation-specific questions you don’t feel confident answering? Looking to host a training and want to avoid conflicts for your audience? You have come to the right place.

Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.

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Leaders of the Land: A State Sustainability Series

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is excited to invite farmers and agriculturists to attend “Leaders of the Land: A State Sustainability Series.” This series of nine tours will take place across the state in each of the Farm Bureau districts, highlighting diverse commodities and sustainability practices. The purpose of the Statewide Sustainability Series is to offer […]

Aquaponics

Aquaponics is the integration of growing plants and fish into one system. Find out how to begin small scale aquaponics systems for hobbyists, schools, and as an enterprise for a farm or urban setting. A small scale aquaponics unit will be demonstrated as part of the workshop. This course is presented by Dr. David Crosby. […]

The Future of WI Grazing – MARS Tour

Join us at the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station (MARS North -address below) - for a presentation from Adam Abel, NRCS State Grazing Specialist, with his vision for the advancement of grazing in our state. An open discussion will follow. After lunch we will also have the opportunity to tour the new grazing research and projects […]

Tomorrow’s World: Future forests, timber supply, and the bioeconomy

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A part of the Yale Forest Forum: The Future of Wood Building Products in a Changing Climate Wood 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 […]

Soil Testing and Nutrient Removal Trends

An inventory of soil-test levels across North America is published by The Fertilizer Institute (formerly the International Plant Nutrition Institute) every five years, and a new inventory is due out this year from data collected in 2020. The inventory of soil-test levels, nutrient removals, and nutrient balances is useful for evaluating trends over time and […]

Moving to Hybrid Programs: A Discussion with Natural Resource Professionals

We'll hear from presenters from around the country who will share their personal experiences and lessons learned in moving their natural resource programs to a hybrid platform. They will cover various types of hybrid events, including meetings, trainings, workshops and large-scale conferences, and how to ensure accessibility. This event is open to everyone, but is […]

Wisconsin Conservation: Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Leaders

The Wisconsin Green Fire (WGF) Annual Meeting this year will focus on the state of our conservation tradition, with a special focus on the students and young professionals joining today’s conservation movement. Our keynote speaker Christine Thomas will share her long experience as Dean of the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point, and her […]

Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence

Come learn how to make natural plasters, thatch roof, biochar all while eating delicious local food and hanging out with amazing people! Details here.

Dairy Goat Academy

This years event features a Premier Presenter Lineup for Meat and Dairy Goat Producers, as well as a vendors fair and producer networking! Enroll now! Details here.

Fermentation Fest: Grassland Edition

Wormfarm Institute presents Fermentation Fest: Grassland Edition, a two-day celebration of live culture in all its forms. For this special Grassland edition, Wormfarm has partnered with Grassland 2.0 to showcase the possibilities of regenerative, grassland-based agriculture to support healthy ecosystems, communities, and people across the rural urban continuum. This polycultural rural revival will be presented at […]

Ephraim Swamp Field Trip

Ephraim Swamp is an important wetland bound on the north, east and south sides by the Niagara Escarpment and upland areas. These rare coastal wetlands play a crucial role in preserving the quality of water that flows into Ephraim’s Eagle Harbor and help to prevent flooding in the Village of Ephraim and adjacent coastal areas. […]

Silverwood Harvest Fest

Visit with Savanna Institute staff and see our alley cropping demonstration site at the Silverwood County Park Harvest Fest. This is a great family event where you can learn about agroforestry, the perennial tasting orchard, and alley cropping at the park! Details here.

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