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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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Join Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist from UW-Madison Division of Extension, to learn how you can create a bird-friendly yard. There are many benefits to both wildlife and people when you prioritize the needs of birds where you garden. We will talk about gardening practices you can do throughout the year to encourage bird visitors, […]
Participants will learn to use ACPF outputs in watershed planning and implementation over three days. The times of the course include: Monday, March 20th from 10AM - 12PM CT Wednesday, March 22nd from 10AM - 11AM CT Friday, March 24th from 10AM - 12PM CT In addition to the virtual sessions, attendees will be expected […]
Highlights: - Learn how to interpret your soil reports to prevent over applying fertilizer. - See how excess nutrients travel through soil. Info here.
Join us for this webinar during which we will discuss weed management in organic agriculture and highlight soil friendly approaches to help maintain sufficient weed suppression and satisfactory organic yields. Weeds pose the #1 production hurdle to successful organic farming, and organic producers continually seek to optimize their weed management system for both soil health […]
This session will focus on best practices where grazing systems and waterways interact on the farm. Animals can be a helpful participant in stewarding our water but can also do great harm. Moving earth, planting, and grazing activities must be well planned and coordinated to be beneficial. We will discuss approaches to this practice and […]
The Nutrient and Pest Management Program (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training provides both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. The same training will be offered on 5 different dates: Jan. 9, Feb. 7, Feb. 28, Mar. […]
This free webinar from Rodale Institute will highlight available no-cost tools to assist farmers and agriculture professionals with the identification of weeds and herbicide injuries in field crops. This webinar will also cover the use of the Take Action Herbicide Mode of Action chart for farmers in transition. Info here.
“Data storytelling is the secret sauce,” said Nicole Callahan, a data analyst with the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid Office. The reason is simple: Data that just sits locked away in a storage container is useless. Data is only powerful when it’s used to tell a story. But figuring out how to turn a dataset […]
North Dakota State University's free Field to Fork webinar seriescontinues with this session on Recognizing Common Tomato Problems and Emerging Diseases in Outdoor and Protected Environments. Info here.
Presentation Topics: Beginning Farmer to Succession Planning Soil Testing and Soil Health Stress and Wellness NEWS Farmer Veteran Breakfast Info here.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is offering this free, hands-on workshop in Spring Green, Wisconsin. The MFAI team will guide you through brand-new programs that accurately predict the effects of management changes on your farm. Info here.
The Weston Roundtable is made possible by a generous donation from Roy F. Weston, a highly accomplished UW-Madison alumnus. Designed to promote a robust understanding of sustainability science, engineering, and policy, these interactive lectures are co-sponsored by the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE), the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Office of Sustainability […]
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