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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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Designed for state source water coordinators, state and local NRCS, utilities, conservation districts, and other source water partners, this webinar will discuss the importance of initiating or continuing conversations with NRCS before the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) deadline on July 9, 2021. You will hear the state NRCS perspective on NWQI and its source […]
Dr. Nate Anderson, a research forester at the Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station in Missoula, Montana, will discuss his work on bioenergy and bioproducts research and development, focusing on the following: Sustainable and economically efficient forest biomass management and production systems Competitive low-emissions biofuels and bioenergy conversion technologies deployed in the forest sector Information […]
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a statewide effort to improve water quality in Illinois rivers and the Gulf of Mexico. This webinar will discuss the ways your family can improve the world's water quality at home. Topics include rain gardens, leaf management, and lawn care. Information and registration here.
Using historical data from Vernon County, Adam Kramer, cofounder of Black Sand Granary LLC, will discuss the "why" behind using cover crops, fundamentals and logistics of aerial seeding, how to incorporate these practices into your current operation by being proactive, and funding opportunities. Information and registration here.
Transform your yard and nearby open spaces into habitat where wildlife can find food and shelter! In this webinar, participants will learn to identify and remove invasive species and replace them with productive native plants and learn how to start a new HABITAT™. Information and registration here.
The first Dragonfly Monitors Meetup of the summer will be held at Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory. Upper Sugar Board President Robert Bohanan will help you to identify dragonflies found around the pond & will answer any questions you may have about monitoring! Information and registration here.
Weber Farms, is a sixth generation Wisconsin Century Farm located in Marshfield, WI. Weber’s Farm Store has been in operation since 1955 and now offers a full range of dairy products, from pasteurized milks and creams, to kefir, ground beef, ice cream, local butter, and an extensive line of cheese. Joellen (Weber) Heiman as she […]
Celebrate with LGBTTQAI+ farmers, ranchers, and tenders of land! Join Nikiko Masumoto (she/her/hers) of Masumoto Family Farm, Nikola Alexandre of Shelterwood Collective (he/him/they/theirs), and Dede Bois (she/her/hers) of Root Down Farm to discuss the challenges and opportunities for accessing land and resources, the assumptions of what farming is, and the creative ways that marginalized folx […]
Biosolarization is a new innovation in the realm of weed control. Different from the commonly known practice of solarization, which uses clear plastic sheeting on moist soil to thermally terminate a variety of pest species, biosolarization includes the use of organic matter in the form of compost, cover crops, manure or other materials such as […]
Precipitation events in urban areas often result in stormwater runoff containing a diverse array of chemical contaminants with recent evidence suggesting that these include trace organic compounds (TrOCs), including pharmaceuticals, personal care products and pesticides. This webinar will discuss the findings of a study characterizing sources of TrOCs and their potential contribution to groundwater through […]
Alley cropping offers exciting possibilities for multiple farmers operating in partnership on the same land. This webinar will explore long-term partnerships between tree crop farmers and alley crop farmers, with special focus on rent dynamics and the long-term planning required when integrating trees into agricultural settings. Alley cropping systems explored will include chestnuts, small fruits, […]
Interested in soil health? Join us for a virtual field day on compost as a tool for improving soils. Keynote speaker Phil Foster will share details from his many years of producing and applying significant amounts of compost on his central coast fruit and vegetable farms. Will Bakx of Renewable Sonoma will describe the covered […]
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