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UID:1557-1639134000-1639137600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating Your Farm's Financial Future
DESCRIPTION:A new program from University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension educators in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade\, and Consumer Protection’s Farm Center staff will help Wisconsin farmers make decisions and plan for their future. An introductory web meeting will be held on Friday\, Dec. 10\, 2021\, from 11 am – noon. \nThe program\, Cultivating Your Farm’s Financial Future\, is being piloted with a select group of farmers in early 2022. \nBy the end of the program\, participants will gain a sense of financial decision-making control and make key decisions about their farm and its future. \nThe program will also help farmers reduce stress. Planning for the future has been shown to be an effective way for farmers to increase peace of mind\, improve relationships and communication on the farm\, and assist with business resiliency. The program will also give farmers tools to help cope with stress. \nFarms interested in participating in this free and confidential opportunity are encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and to meet other participants and program organizers. \nFor more information about the December 10th Zoom or about the entire program\, contact Joy Kirkpatrick at joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu or 608-263-3485. \nRegister here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/cultivating-your-farms-financial-future/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211210T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T205336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T205336Z
UID:1558-1639153800-1639164600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Barriers to Opportunities for Peri-Urban Farm Startups and Expansions: Navigating Access to Land\, Capital\, and Production Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Washington State University in partnership with Oregon State University announces “Farming on the Urban Edge”\, a series of online Conferences starting throughout winter 2021 through Spring 20-22 that will launch the new Peri-Urban Agriculture Network. The mission of this initiative is for farmers\, policy-makers\, educators\, and food system stakeholders to learn strategies to improve the viability of farming in urbanizing areas\, and ways that communities can sustain and enhance the growth of peri-urban farms and food economies. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/barriers-to-opportunities-for-peri-urban-farm-startups-and-expansions-navigating-access-to-land-capital-and-production-capacity/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T205442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T205443Z
UID:1559-1639267200-1639526399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The MASWCD annual convention includes business meetings\, updates on current issues\, a keynote address\, informational sessions\, a trade show\, and recognition of outstanding soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) and individuals. \nFrom grassroots initiatives to innovative conservation practices\, the convention provided attendees with new ideas that can be implemented across the state. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/minnesota-association-of-soil-and-water-conservation-districts-annual-convention/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T205606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T205606Z
UID:1560-1639386000-1639389600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Building Resilient Farms and Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:Farm and farm families experience a variety of stressors that lead to disruptions on the farm. Building resilience is necessary to reduce the impact of stressors and strengthen the farm and farm families. This session will share strategies that promote resilience and identify signs of stress on the farm. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/building-resilient-farms-and-farm-families/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T205732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T205732Z
UID:1561-1639396800-1639402200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Making Conservation Profitable
DESCRIPTION:Iowa County’s Uplands Watershed Group supports farmers in implementing conservation strategies that protect soil\, recycle nutrients\, increase water infiltration\, support wildlife\, and hold carbon in the soil\, among other benefits. \nEveryone has to eat lunch! Come join us as we explore a variety of strategies to make conservation profitable and ways to assess the economic value of those strategies on your farm. We will survey information on cover crops\, alternative crops; value-added opportunities\, managed grazing\, agri-tourism\, and emerging market opportunities. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/making-conservation-profitable/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T205854Z
UID:1562-1639422000-1639425600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Crane Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, upwards of 10\,000 sandhill cranes congregate along the Wisconsin River just behind Leopold’s Shack—and this year is no different. The cranes are arriving by the thousands at their annual stopover in Baraboo\, Wisconsin\, and the Aldo Leopold Foundation is committed to sharing the experience with you. \nEngage in a live presentation with Dr. Stan Temple\, get a behind-the-scenes look at the conservation work we do to protect these majestic birds\, and witness the captivating sight of thousands of cranes flying in to roost for the night. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/virtual-crane-viewing/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211112T163137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T163137Z
UID:1458-1639440000-1639612799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Missouri State Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:This two-day virtual conference features presentations and discussion panels about cover crops and soil health. Speakers include farmers experienced with cover crops and soil health along with other soil health experts. Topics to be covered include the latest approaches with cover crop management\, grazing of cover crops\, soil health measurement\, carbon payment programs\, and strategies for boosting soil health. \nThe conference will be held from 9am – 12pm each morning of the conference. \nA detailed agenda\, including speaker bios and presentation topics\, will be sent to registered conference attendees and available on our website later in November. \nConference registration is free!  \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/missouri-state-conference-on-cover-crops-and-soil-health/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T210000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210000Z
UID:1563-1639440000-1639612799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Soil Management Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields\, learn how heavier\, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till\, reduced tillage\, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences\, so you can be spared the same hard-learned lessons. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/soil-management-summit/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T210140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210140Z
UID:1564-1639483200-1639488600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Hiring practice to build and retain diverse teams
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for ways to build a more diverse work environment? Join this workshop to learn different hiring practices that can help you build and retain diverse teams. \nParticipants will begin by discovering the dimensions of diversity\, then delve into human behaviors such as implicit biases and how these can manifest within hiring practices. After exploring what often leads to discriminatory workplace culture\, attendees will advance to what builds and retains diverse teams. The goal of this training is to move beyond old ways and transition to healthier outlooks and policies. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/hiring-practice-to-build-and-retain-diverse-teams/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T210251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210251Z
UID:1565-1639483200-1639488600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Connecting Farm to School
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Farmers Union and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are teaming up to host “Bridging the Gap: Connecting Farm to School.” Join us for a conversation with farmers and supply chain partners to lay groundwork on Farm to School procurement amid new opportunities. \nThis free webinar will offer an overview of how schools and farmers can work together to enhance access to locally grown products. Presenters from both DATCP and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI)\, who have identified needs and opportunities for education around producers and local food businesses in working with schools. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/bridging-the-gap-connecting-farm-to-school/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T210401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210401Z
UID:1566-1639483200-1639488600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Using Ecological Forestry to Support Bird Management Objectives
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forest Ecology Working Group (FEWG) and NCTC\, working in collaboration with many FWS programs and partners\, have developed a monthly lecture series to address the 50-year decline of 3 billion birds through partnerships\, conservation science and forest management. The series tells a compelling story about forest bird population declines\, partnership opportunities\, and forest management actions that can support bird population recovery and sustainability. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/using-ecological-forestry-to-support-bird-management-objectives/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T210654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210654Z
UID:1568-1639486800-1639490400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Managing Tribal Fisheries and Employees on the Reservation
DESCRIPTION:Tribal natural resource management agencies continue to provide employment opportunities within the fisheries field\, and while much is known about Western ways of managing fisheries\, native culture and its views on fishery management are largely unknown to non-natives. In this presentation\, we give guidance on how to prepare to work for tribe\, effectively manage employees\, create fishery regulations\, and more. We also discuss native culture\, Treaty Rights\, history\, and modern day tribal governance/sovereignty. This presentation aims to inform those who are interested in working for a tribe or for those wanting to gain more knowledge about the people of the first nations. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/managing-tribal-fisheries-and-employees-on-the-reservation/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T210514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210514Z
UID:1567-1639486800-1639492200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Preserving Local Food Systems with Federal Financing
DESCRIPTION:Traditional development finance tools can be used to support food-related businesses and projects\, leveraging further investment to catalyze local and regional food systems. Food can be a powerful tool for revitalization\, in terms of both economic growth and improvements to the built environment. Many food-related enterprises are small businesses that keep dollars local and create jobs\, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture has a multitude of financing programs available for these efforts. Offerings such as the Business and Industry Loan program\, AMS loans for agriculture\, and the new Regional Food System Partnerships are options that should be considered by small rural areas to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic on food systems. During this installment of the CDFA Federal Financing Webinar Series\, hear from experts at the USDA about their various programs available for rural food systems and agricultural producers to recover from the pandemic. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/preserving-local-food-systems-with-federal-financing/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T210807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210807Z
UID:1569-1639508400-1639512000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Ranching with Birds
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar is part of the Ranching with Wildlife Winter Webinar Series from World Wildlife Fund’s Sustainable Ranching Initiative Team. Each monthly webinar features regional experts in different species\, with a focus on how wildlife interact with ranch management. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/ranching-with-birds/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211025T202130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T202130Z
UID:1354-1639526400-1639612799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Farms Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Discovery Farms Annual Conference is back. This year we will utilize our robust dataset from water quality monitoring over the last 20 years to assess tradeoffs of on-farm management decisions. \nMitigating risk to water quality might look different on every farm but every farm has areas that can be improved. Join us for this one-day event in Wisconsin Dells as we take a deep dive into our data and discuss farm management strategies for balancing water quality tradeoffs to on-farm management decisions. \nMore info here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/discovery-farms-conference/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T210943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210943Z
UID:1570-1639558800-1639569600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to the Shoreline Stabilization Outreach Project
DESCRIPTION:Each of the 72 Wisconsin land conservation departments received a box of printed pamphlets created based on practices used in Northern Wisconsin lakes’ projects. This webinar will discuss the process and participants involved with creating the publication as well as the background leading up to its development. \nFurther discussion will go through the lakeshore protection technical design methods and reference some WDNR permitting examples specific to projects and techniques used in various counties. Project examples will be shared by Stacy Dehne (DATCP) as well as Travis Tulowitzky (Bayfield County) and Heather Palmquist (Iron County). \nOne Professional Development Hour (PDH) will be offered. \nDepending on interest\, a spring tour will be planned to follow up on site visits and viewing of the practices in the field. \nRegister by Dec. 13 \n 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-shoreline-stabilization-outreach-project/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T211425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T211425Z
UID:1571-1639569600-1639573200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Private Well Assessment and Outreach for EHPs
DESCRIPTION:This 4-hour online workshop covers the use of a new assessment tool for the evaluation of private well vulnerability to contamination and best practices for well owner outreach. Participants will learn private well fundamentals\, how to assess a private well using the assessment tool\, how to effectively engage private well owners\, how to develop a program for outreach to well owners\, and best practices for managing a well owner program. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/private-well-assessment-and-outreach-for-ehps/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T211532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T211532Z
UID:1572-1639573200-1639576800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Classical Biological Control of Weeds – About Misconceptions and Untapped Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Modern classical biological control (or importation biological control) of invasive non-native weeds aims to mitigate their negative impacts on biodiversity\, ecosystem services and human well-being. It implies the deliberate release of specialist natural enemies from the weed’s native range to reduce the densities or the spread of a weed in its introduced range. Assessing the likelihood of non-target effects by a potential biological control agent is one of the fundamental challenges of pre-release studies in biological control projects. The long history of pre-release studies in biological weed control has significantly contributed to the development of environmental risk assessment procedures. Yet despite its wide application across the world\, discussions about the risks involved in classical biological weed control are often dominated by misunderstandings and misconceptions. By addressing some of these misconceptions\, I will elaborate key questions that should be raised in public and scientific debates on the potential risks and benefits of releasing exotic organisms to control exotic invasive weeds. Finally\, I will propose a path forward to further increase efficacy and safety in future projects and conclude by advocating to do classical biological control of weeds more rigorously and more often. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/classical-biological-control-of-weeds-about-misconceptions-and-untapped-opportunities/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T211658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T211658Z
UID:1573-1639576800-1639580400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Soil Stability Maps to Improve Management for Soil Health and Carbon Markets
DESCRIPTION:The December Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe will feature Bruno Basso from Michigan State University. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/soil-stability-maps-to-improve-management-for-soil-health-and-carbon-markets/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T211809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T211809Z
UID:1574-1639576800-1639580400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Seven Best Practices for Risk Communication
DESCRIPTION:Understanding risk is a key component for initiatives focused on helping communities prepare for and respond to weather and climate hazards. This interactive webinar introduces participants to seven best practices\, numerous techniques\, and examples for communicating about coastal hazards. Whether beginning a new effort or trying to keep people motivated to better prepare for future hazards\, applying risk communication principles will lead to more effective results. Please note that this training focuses on improving risk communication skills for coastal hazards planning and preparedness\, not crisis communication. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/seven-best-practices-for-risk-communication/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T211913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T211913Z
UID:1575-1639593000-1639598400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:New and Emerging Plant Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Brian Hudelson\, Director of Diagnostic Services at the UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic. In this session\, you will learn about plant diseases that have recently arrived in Wisconsin and have potential economic and/or regulatory impact\, as well as more established diseases that have the potential to significantly impact the state in the near future. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/new-and-emerging-plant-diseases/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T212212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T212212Z
UID:1576-1639612800-1639699199@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T212319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T212319Z
UID:1577-1639645200-1639652400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Agriculture & Forestry
DESCRIPTION:Forest Management for Climate Change Mitigation in New York \nLand management offers the potential for climate change mitigation through sequestration of carbon\, especially in the forest sector. This webinar will explain and evaluate key aspects of this potential with a focus on New York State. The webinar will cover such topics as: carbon stocks in trees and soils\, silvicultural options in a changing climate\, natural disturbances and risks\, wood products and substitution for fossil fuels. \nNew York State climate change legislation impact on forests and carbon sequestration statewide panel recommendations and current incentives for private landowners. \nNew York forests are a critical component to reaching NYs climate goals through their sequestration and storage of carbon. To achieve these goals the CLCPA Agriculture and Forestry panel recommended five main strategies 1) keep forests as forests\, avoided conversion 2) improved forest management 3) afforestation/reforestation 4) urban forestry 5) bioeconomy. While many of the mechanisms for these systematic changes are still underway there are currently opportunities available for landowners to help combat climate change on their properties. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/understanding-and-reducing-greenhouse-gas-ghg-emissions-in-agriculture-forestry/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T212420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T212420Z
UID:1578-1639652400-1639656000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Cover Cropping for Drought Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Madera-Chowchilla RCD in California and collaborators are hosting a virtual cover cropping workshop discussing key strategies for starting and managing cover crops on your farm system for water and soil conservation. Topics include soil health\, pest management\, water management\, implementation approaches\, and funding opportunities. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/cover-cropping-for-drought-resiliency/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T212524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T212524Z
UID:1579-1639659600-1639663200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop Field Day: Cover Crop Dos and Don’ts - Lessons Learned About Cover Crops\, Corn Growth\, Diseases and Pests
DESCRIPTION:The field day will explore the potential benefits and impacts of planting corn into a living winter cereal rye cover crop. While the field day will primarily focus on the Iowa trial\, the research project has replicated sites located in 15 states across the country. Building on existing research trials\, the team is examining different termination dates\, both before and after the planting of corn\, to determine the impact on diseases\, weeds\, and both pest and beneficial insects. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/cover-crop-field-day-cover-crop-dos-and-donts-lessons-learned-about-cover-crops-corn-growth-diseases-and-pests/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T212649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T212649Z
UID:1580-1639731600-1639755000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Visual Merchandising
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Demchik\, Ph.D. and Tigerton Lumber Co. as we follow three trees from standing stock to milled wood. In this workshop we will explore how defects move through a log by evaluating the standing stock of three species\, cutting them down\, merchandising and grading the down logs\, and milling them on site. Throughout this process we will discuss: \n\nlog grading\nstanding stock grading\ninternal rate of return\nmilling\ngrading and scaling of lumber\n\nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/visual-merchandising/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T212808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T212808Z
UID:1581-1639738800-1639742400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Trellising currants and gooseberries: The cordon method
DESCRIPTION:Two Onion farm\, located in Belmont Wisconsin\, shares their findings from their on-farm research trial to evaluate the cordon trellising method which is used in Europe to improve fruit quality and reduce labor requirements. Chris will walk us through the methods\, costs\, and yield findings of this two year old study. Learn more about this trellising method and if it is right for your farm. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/trellising-currants-and-gooseberries-the-cordon-method/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T213532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T213532Z
UID:1582-1639740600-1639744200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Life Hacks over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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. \nIn each meet-up\, one person will kick things off by presenting a challenge or issue to the group to “hack.” Conversation\, collaboration\, and commiseration will ensue. \nJoin us for these informal gatherings of peers who share a passion for watershed work – and bring your lunch! \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals-3/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T213638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T213638Z
UID:1583-1639751400-1639755000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:The Interplay Between Manure and Compaction
DESCRIPTION:Manure is an extremely valuable input to soil health and crop production because it supports so many functions including water movement\, microbial growth\, nutrient cycling\, and adds micronutrients. However\, because of its bulk and weight\, when applied at the wrong time/conditions compaction issues can offset manure’s value. Join us to see how we can manage our manure application better to minimize compaction effects and maximize manure’s capability to help combat compaction. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/the-interplay-between-manure-and-compaction/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211220T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155212
CREATED:20211207T213736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T213736Z
UID:1584-1639990800-1639994400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Farm Finance Check Up
DESCRIPTION:Financial management is a topic often identified as a stressor for farm businesses. This session will discuss end of the year financial activities that you can do now to plan for 2022. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/farm-finance-check-up/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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