Certified Crop Adviser and Farmer Perspectives on Pesticide Resistance Management: A Social Approach
2023-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Past research has indicated growing farmer awareness of pesticide resistance issues. However, proactive management is often stymied by misplaced optimism in a miracle pesticide and feelings of fatalism. Yet farmers clearly do not make decisions alone, as their in-field advisers can have considerable positive impact on their knowledge, perspectives, and decisions. This webinar will discuss the results of a nationwide survey of Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) on the topic of pesticide resistance. Farmer and CCA perspectives on the issue will be compared and an outline of common approaches and barriers to productive advising will be presented.
Info here.

Winter Water Talks - Wetlands and Flooding
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00
This season’s webinar series will also include topics like wetlands & flooding, new pollutants of concern, and wetland mammals. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network and Water Action Volunteers.
Info here.

Focus on Forage Webinar Series
2023-03-15 12:30 - 14:00
Join the University of Wisconsin–Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program and Division of Extension on February 1st and 15th, and March 1st and 15th for the 2022 Focus on Forage webinar series. Webinars are free and run from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
Pre-registration is required at http://go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs will be available for each webinar.
February 1: Optimizing Corn Silage Production in WI
February 15: Optimizing Alfalfa Production in WI
March 1: Optimizing Alternative Forage Production in WI
March 15: Forage Storage Management

Focus on Forage: Optimizing Alternative Forage Production in Wisconsin
2023-03-15 12:30 - 14:00
The final Focus on Forage 2023 session features forage storage and harvest management. Presentations will include:
Bill Halfman, Beef Outreach Specialist, “Optimum Hay Bale Storage”
Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center, “Should I use inoculants, and which one?”
“Baleage management, recent study results”
Info here.

Community Food Webs Learning Circle: Building Market Power for Farmers
2023-03-15 19:00 - 21:00
Building strong community food networks where we live can move us powerfully toward our vision for functioning local and regional systems that support regenerative farming and provide all people with the nourishing foods they want and need. To explore how communities around the country are making this happen, in March LSP is hosting three learning circles focused on the book Building Community Food Webs, by Ken Meter.
Info here.

Biochar for stormwater management: Challenges in translating success from the laboratory to the field
2023-03-16 10:00 - 12:00
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance produced by the thermal decomposition of biomass. Long utilized as a soil amendment for its moisture retention properties and stable carbon content, biochar has recently gained substantial attention as a novel stormwater filter material. Numerous studies have demonstrated the utility of biochar to treat a broad array of contaminants; including nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals, pathogens, organic carbon, and organic contaminants. While the literature demonstrates a striking understanding and ability to control and tune these removal processes at the laboratory scale, application at the field scale has resulted in challenges and mixed success. What is getting lost in translation?

This seminar will provide an overview the utility of biochar as a media amendment for enhancing contaminant removal in stormwater filtration systems. Two case studies spanning from laboratory-scale testing to mesocosm- or demonstration-scale performance evaluation will presented, which resulted in mixed success. These case studies demonstrate that biochar selection is a critical component of the design process, and warrant additional work to specify biochar properties that can indicate performance according to application-specific requirements. The seminar will conclude with a summary of lessons learned and best-practice recommendations for future applications.
Info here.

Food Systems and the Climate Crisis Webinar Series
2023-03-16 14:00 - 15:00
What is Next? Moving Forward with Food Systems and Climate Education – Featuring Jenna Walczak, Agriculture Climate Resiliency Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York
Info here.

Benefits of forest disturbance & early successional habitat for deer & other wildlife
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:00
Benefiting other wildlife with dynamic forests

Presenter: Pat Weber, Wildlife Habitat Specialist, American Bird Conservancy

The benefits of early successional habitat for white-tailed deer

Presenter: Haley Frater, Wisconsin Deer Management Assistance Program
Info here.

Climate Adaptation
2023-03-17 09:00 - 10:00
Save the dates! Join University of Minnesota Extension foresters to discuss some of the key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota landowners. These online sessions will be very informal and open to the public and free of charge. Each session will start with a brief presentation, followed by a discussion framed around participant questions on the topic.
Info here.

Moving Manure and Mortalities after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
2023-03-17 12:30 - 14:00
Between January 2022 and February 2023, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has affected 58.4 million birds. This includes 316 commercial flocks, 446 backyard flocks, and wild birds spread across most US states. HPAI is a devastating virus that harms birds but also restricts the movement of other materials on and off commercial poultry farms. Protecting commercial poultry farms requires a multifaceted response by farms, government, and industry partners. When a flock is confirmed positive with HPAI, there are layers of oversight from multiple agencies at national, state and sometimes even regional levels. This webinar will share research and guidance on minimizing the risk of virus movement through manure and mortality management. This webinar will also explain the roles technical advisors can play in response to an outbreak.
An application for continuing education credit for Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) and members of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) will be submitted.
Info here.

Spring Into Gardening Conference
2023-03-18
Join our gardening conference on March 18th 2023 at the Kemper Center to enhance your knowledge and skills on your home landscape and garden. Visit www.go.wisc.edu… for program topics, speaker info and registration.
Info here.

HMONG FARMER WORKSHOP
2023-03-18
Learn about: Tax write-offs, Produce Safety Practices & Land Rental Contracts.
Get in-person assistance applying for local, state and USDA programs to increase farm sales.
All materials included.
Info here.

West Central WI Grazing Conference
2023-03-18
Info here.

Beyond Birdfeeders: How to be a bird friendly gardener all year long
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00
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, plus birdfeeders, water, and how to improve shelter and nesting sites. This workshop is open to adults.
Info here.

ACPF Training
2023-03-20 10:00 - 12:00
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 to complete a number of assignments on their own to ensure we can use the training time most effectively. The course will discuss assumptions behind the ACPF results, case studies and examples of ACPF in action, approaches to integrating ACPF with other watershed planning tools, and effectively presenting and using ACPF results with other staff and stakeholders. Participants will not run the ACPF in ArcGIS. While this training is open to all, it will focus on ACPF use in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa (upper Missouri and upper Mississippi Basins).
Info here.

Golden Sands RC&D 2023 Soil Event
2023-03-20 11:00 - 13:30
Highlights:
– Learn how to interpret your soil reports to prevent over applying fertilizer.
– See how excess nutrients travel through soil.
Info here.

Beating the Weeds Without Herbicides: Soil-Friendly Organic Weed Management
2023-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
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 and production. Today’s webinar will describe an ecological approach to integrated organic weed management including preventive measures based on the four NRCS principles of soil health, managing nutrients and moisture to favor crops over weeds, choosing weed-competitive crops and cultivars, and a diverse toolbox of weed control tactics that reduce the need for cultivation. Together, these practices can minimize the impacts of organic weed management on soil life and soil structure while maintaining sufficient weed suppression and satisfactory organic yields.
Info here.

Restoring and Maintaining Riparian (Water) Areas in a Grazing System
2023-03-20 14:00 - 15:00
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 resources for more support. Facilitated by FACT and Steve Gabriel, farmer and consultant with Wellspring Forest Farm and author of SILVOPASTURE.
This webinar is a follow-up to a previous FACT webinar with Steve Gabriel called, “Water Management for Pasture Grazing Systems.”
Info here.

2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers
2023-03-28 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.

Tools to Aid in Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury in Field Crops
2023-04-05 13:00 - 14:00
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.

How to Explain Data Through Visualization and Storytelling
2023-04-05 13:00 - 14:00
“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 into insights isn’t always easy.
Join us online Wednesday, April 5, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to learn key strategies, tools and processes you can use to make data storytelling and visualization a reality.
Specifically, you’ll learn:

The basic tools and understanding you need to utilize data visualization and storytelling.
How effective data storytelling can help you make better decisions for your team, organization and mission overall.
The biggest barriers agencies face when creating data strategies.

You’ll hear from:

Rachel Leventhal-Weiner, Director of Evaluation and Impact, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management

Info here.

Recognizing Common Tomato Problems and Emerging Diseases in Outdoor and Protected Environments
2023-04-05 14:00 - 15:00
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.

AGRABILITY SUMMIT 2023
2023-04-06
Presentation Topics:

Beginning Farmer to Succession Planning
Soil Testing and Soil Health
Stress and Wellness
NEWS Farmer Veteran Breakfast

Info here.

Save Soil Make Money: Explore Your Farm Management Options in Real Time
2023-04-06 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Fidelity in Zero-Deforestation Cattle Supply Chains
2023-04-06 16:00 - 17:00
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
Info here.

South West Spring Conservation Gathering
2023-04-07 13:00 - 15:30
All women farmers, landowners and conservationists from the Vernon, Crawford, Grant and surrounding counties are welcome to attend—whatever your background, from beginners to experts!
At this gathering, we will dig into the details on dirt—no, make that soil! What can you learn about soil from the way it feels and smells? What does its texture mean for how you manage it? For this event we’ll have some soil samples to investigate, but also invite you to bring samples of your own if you’d like. Just dig a small amount (think trowel, not spade) and place it in a bag or other container, and make a note of the conditions where you collected it. No judgement here, we just want to geek out a bit together on how truly fascinating soil is!
Info here.

Agroforestry & USDA Webinar Series: Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
2023-04-07 14:00 - 15:00
The USDA National Agroforestry Center’s 10-part webinar seriescontinues with this session on the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. Participants will hear from both USDA program specialists and people who have used the program to support their agroforestry work.
Info here.

FARM TRANSITION MEET N' GREET
2023-04-08 13:30 - 16:30
Please join Renewing the Countryside and the Farmland Access Hub on Saturday, April 8 in Spring Valley, WI to network and learn about farm transition and financing.
• Talk with experienced Farmland Access Navigators about the various kinds of support the Hub can provide.
• Learn about financing options and alternative methods of accessing land.
• Learn more about agricultural conservation easements to protect farmland into the future
• Network with farmers/aspiring farmers and landowners in the western Wisconsin/eastern Minnesota area.
• Tour a local farm that may be interested in transitioning to an emerging farmer.
Following the meet ‘n greet interested participants can take a short drive to the farm for a tour, weather permitting.
For more info or to RSVP please contact:
Bonnie Warndahl at bonnie@rtcinfo.org or 612.462.9311
Info here.

2023 Ecological Restoration Symposium
2023-04-11 09:00 - 11:00
This symposium will guide attendees through the complex process of restoring native plant communities at locations that require removal of above ground structures, underground tanks, utilities, and contaminated soils. Speakers will address engaging stakeholders, planning, permitting, contracting, structure removal, soil remediation, and reestablishing soil health prior to planting.
Info here.

Smallholder Planted Forests and Trees for Climate, Restored Landscapes, and Livelihoods
2023-04-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Yale Forest Forum Spring 2023 Speaker Series Webinar entitled “Smallholder planted trees and forests for climate, restored landscapes, and human livelihoods” held on Tuesdays from January 17-April 25th. This webinar series will focus on ways to harness the potential of smallholder planted forests and trees to contribute to the provision of environmental services, including addressing climate change, and livelihoods. In featuring guest lectures from a range of perspectives, disciplines, and geographies the webinar series will explore topics including the key success factors in the establishment and management of planted forests and trees outside forests by smallholders; the most promising models and practices; the management objectives pursued by smallholders; operational risks, financial risks, and vulnerabilities smallholders face; opportunities and business models linked to the transition to carbon-neutral economies and ecosystem restoration; and what can be done by other actors to support smallholders.
Info here.
