Reducing Woody Encroachment to Conserve Rangeland Production in the Great Plains
2022-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin
Dr. Dirac Twidwell of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present on the rapid adoption of new strategies to reduce woody encroachment and conserve rangeland production in the Great Plains.
Info here.

Native Plants and Pollinators
2022-12-08 18:00 - 20:00
This session will focus on groups of insect pollinators and how you can attract and support them by growing various native and nativar plants. We will also cover a number of recommended native plants for sun and shade and their growth and maintenance needs. (Speaker Lisa Johnson)
Info here.

Using APLE-Lots (Annual Phosphorus Lots Estimator) to estimate annual phosphorus and sediment loss from Wisconsin cattle lots
2022-12-09 10:00 - 12:00
This training session will review how to use APLE-lots – a modeling tool developed in Wisconsin – to estimate average annual phosphorus and sediment loss from Wisconsin cattle lots. A step by step approach will be provided along with some reference materials. Phosphorus loss from feedlots, barnyards, exercise lots, or over-wintering lots, via surface runoff, is a significant non-point pollution source for two reasons: First, the high concentration of cattle leads to high rates of manure deposition and P accumulation relative to pastures and cropland. Second, cattle holding areas/lots can be partially or completely devoid of vegetation and have compacted soil or an impermeable (e.g., concrete) surface, which can lead to high rates of polluted runoff. The combination of a concentrated P source and transport pathways creates the potential for high rates of P loss from cattle lots and causing pollution of surface waters.
APLE-Lots is intended to be user-friendly and does not require extensive input data to operate. Lot information is entered into a GIS-system where lot boundaries and contributing areas can be drawn over aerial photos and soil maps. APLE-lots only estimates pollutant loads to the edge of the lot; it does not estimate the fraction of pollutants delivered/transported from the lot boundary to surface waters.
This training is being presented by Andrew Craig, DNR.
Info here.

The fascinating fishes of the floodplains of Wisconsin’s largest rivers
2022-12-09 10:30 - 11:30
The Mississippi, Wisconsin, Wolf, and other large rivers in Wisconsin have extensive floodplain wetlands that support a diverse fish fauna. Some species are important gamefish, but most are little-known yet vitally important to a healthy ecosystem. Join John Lyons, Curator of Fishes, UW Zoological Museum, as he reviews these large river wetlands and their fishes and discusses conservation concerns and opportunities.
Info here.

Technology for Farm Operations
2022-12-09 12:00 - 13:30
This Upper Midwest CRAFT virtual workshop explains how Victory Garden Farm uses social media and digital tools to build their brand, attract customers, create a following, create new markets, boost online sales, and streamline business processes.
Info here.

Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Annual Convention
2022-12-12 - 2022-12-14
From grassroots initiatives to innovative conservation practices, the convention provides attendees with new ideas that can be implemented across the state.
Info here.

2022 Badger Crops and Soils Update Meeting: Virtual Sessions
2022-12-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-16 09:00 - 12:00
The annual UW Agronomy, Pest Management and Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management meetings are moving to a new format this year! The program is offered as either a single day in-person session or a two-part virtual session.
The meetings will present the latest information on agronomic, pest, and nutrient management research coming out of University of Wisconsin with a lens to on-farm application.
Registration info here.

Drinking Water Sampling Procedures & Sampling Plans: Getting it Correct the First Time!
2022-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
This training will focus on sampling procedures and plans. It will discuss tools to help with compliance sampling for several required sampling parameters in the Safe Drinking Water Act (Ex. Bacti, VOC’s, etc…). The training will incorporate sampling tips, chain of custody items and completing sampling forms.
Info here.

Social Media for Farmers Markets and Vendors
2022-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
The Illinois Farmers Market Association is offering a four-part virtual series on social media for farmers market managers and farmers market vendors who have some experience using Instagram, Facebook, and Canva platforms. Expand your knowledge, take advantage of new tools offered through popular social media platforms, and find more efficient and effective ways to reach your targeted audience. The November 14 session focuses on graphics, November 21 on video, December 5 on Facebook, and December 12 on Instagram.
Info here.

Nitrogen Planning and Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops
2022-12-12 15:00 - 17:00
This three-part virtual workshop from University of California Cooperative Extension is offered November 29, December 5, and December 12, 2022. Growers, certified crop advisers, pest control advisers and other agricultural professionals who are interested in learning about nitrogen management in organically farmed crops are encouraged to enroll. The workshop is also available in Spanish. Space is limited to 75 participants.
Info here.

2022 Badger Crops and Soils Update Meeting: In-Person
2022-12-13, 2022-12-15

Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference
2022-12-13
New for winter of 2022, the Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference bridges the gap between the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection producer-led workshop and the annual Discovery Farms Conference, to allow attendees to attend these three events over two days in the Wisconsin Dells. Beginning on December 13, 2022, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about cover cropping, soil health practice assessments, no-till corn and soybean production, economics of conservation, nitrogen management, water quality, interseeding, and much more. Speakers will include farmers, academia professionals, and industry experts.
Info here.

International Society of Arboriculture Conference
2022-12-13 - 2022-12-14
Join ISA for this engaging and compelling virtual event and take advantage of the opportunity to network with colleagues, businesses, and arboricultural professionals worldwide.
This year’s virtual event provides a lineup of never before seen on-demand educational breakout sessions led by industry leaders from around the globe, sharing their thoughts and views about the research, practice, and technology.
Info here.

Enhancing Agricultural Conservation Through Collaboration and Partnerships Forum Session
2022-12-13 12:00 - 14:00
This session is part of the 2022-2023 Chesapeake Bay Agriculture Network Forum and Listening Sessions. Join National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to address the question: What can we learn from, re-evaluate, and replicate regarding our efforts to support collaborative models as key drivers of accelerated agricultural conservation in the region?
Info here.

2022 Wisconsin Cover Crop and Discovery Farms Conference
2022-12-14
The 11th annual Discovery Farms Conference will be held on December 14th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Glacier Canyon Conference Center, Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. This year’s conference will connect water quality, agronomy, and management practices on farms by showcasing the importance of stacking practices into a conservation system. CEUs are available for Certified Crop Advisors. Check out the agenda and register today!
Info here.

Bringing the “Future” Water Workforce into Your Community—A Panel Discussion
2022-12-14 09:00 - 10:00
This will be a panel discussion on ways we can increase the number of new operators into the workforce and inspire the next generation of water professionals. The content will include EGLE speakers, water operators and leaders from water and wastewater technology programs in the State of Michigan. Join us and be prepared to hit the books!
Info here.

Legal and Policy Strategies for Chloride Management
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00
Dave Strifling, J.D. P.E., Director of Marquette University’s Water Law and Policy Initiative, will describe a menu of responsive legal and policy options to the problem of chloride pollution. These strategies will include legan protection from slip-and-fall liability, informational strategies to encourage optimal chloride use, green infrastructure and chloride alternative, integrated watershed management, and direct economic measures.
Info here.

Groundwater and Well Construction 101
2022-12-14 13:00 - 15:00
In this webinar, you’ll learn about how water moves through the ground to your well and how well construction can increase contamination vulnerability. Additional questions that may be answered include:

Types of wells and well construction,
The basic components of a well system, and
Water treatment options

Info here.

Dam Removal Prioritization with Multiple Objectives
2022-12-15 11:30 - 12:30
Proactive and transparent decision making about the long-term management of dams is critical for successfully managing this aging infrastructure and presents an opportunity to apply Engineering with Nature principles to the end of the infrastructure lifecycle. This webinar will provide an overview of the state of dams and dam removals in the US, present results from the review of existing decision support tools and introduce a web application developed to support structured decision making for dams.
Laura Catherine Naslund is a PhD candidate in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. Her current research examines the contribution of small dams and their reservoirs to greenhouse gas emissions from freshwaters.
Info here.

Farmland Forever: Agricultural Conservation Easements
2022-12-15 15:00 - 16:00
You’ve worked very hard to steward your land, build the soil, raise your family, and to feed your community. The land where you live and work is central to that. Join our conversation on December 15th to explore how to preserve your land and your legacy in perpetuity. Agricultural conservation easements can protect your land from becoming a shopping mall or golf course while having financial benefits as well. Make sure your farmland stays farmland, for your community and for the next generation of farmers. Hear from experienced farmer Dick Cates, whose farm is protected by agricultural conservation easements, and from Alison Volk, who works with American Farmland Trust to protect farmland.
Info here.

Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
2022-12-16 11:30 - 12:30
This free, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects.
If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this meet-up series is for you.
In each meet-up, one person kicks things off by presenting a challenge or issue to the group to “hack.” Conversation, collaboration, and commiseration will ensue.
Info here.

Carbon Markets for Livestock Operations: Soils and Manure Application
2022-12-16 13:30
This webinar is coming from the LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING COMMUNITY: Connecting agri-professionals advancing environmental stewardship in animal agriculture.
Info here.

Dairy Managers Institute Conference
2022-12-20 - 2022-12-21
Dairy Managers Institute® will equip today’s dairy managers with the skills needed to become effective team leaders. Join us on December 20-21, 2022, at Kalahari Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, Wis., for an intensive management-development program for dairy managers on the farm or in agribusiness.
Info here.

Remote Sensing Technology for Conservation
2022-12-20 13:00 - 14:00
A collaboration between the Monarch Joint Venture, Sentera Inc., and the U.S.G.S. has developed remote sensing technology to detect and count common milkweed stems. This technology may be a cost-efficient and effective method to help meet monarch conservation targets for the eastern population. Join MJV Executive Director Wendy Caldwell for an update on remote sensing pilot programs and other applications of remote sensing in aiding conservation effectiveness beyond monarchs and milkweed.
Info here.

Understanding ISPM 15 to Reduce the Risk of Pests in Wood Packaging
2022-12-21 13:00 - 14:00
ISPM 15 was fully implemented in the United States in 2006 to reduce the risk and spread of quarantine pests associated with wood packaging. This session will review the ISPM 15 program and how it has evolved to successfully achieve its goal, and where there are efforts of continuous improvement so that wood packaging can be used effectively and safely to facilitate safe trade.
Info here.

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2022-12-21 14:00 - 15:00
Tax professionals will provide the basics about the program, the tax consequences, tax management methods to consider, and farm management considerations.
Info here.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conversation Innovation Grant Program
2023-01-06 14:00 - 15:00
The USDA National Agroforestry Center plans to deliver 10 webinars starting in September 2022. Participants will hear from both USDA program specialists and people who have used these programs to support their agroforestry work. Each of the 10 webinars will focus on a single USDA program. Registration is available for each webinar, and recordings will be available once the live event has occurred.
Info here.

2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers
2023-01-09 10:00 - 15:30
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. 7, Mar. 28.
See the flyer for more details.
