Conservation Professional Training Program

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic
2025-12-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program for a comprehensive virtual learning opportunity designed for pesticide applicators and agricultural professionals. This webinar series is FREE to attend, but participants from Michigan who wish to earn Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) credits may do so for a small registration fee. This series offers timely, science-based education on Pesticide Safety, Endangered Species Act Regulations, environmental protection, and best practices in application and equipment use.
All participants must pre-register.
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Badger Crops and Soils Update Eau Claire Meeting
2025-12-02 08:30 - 15:30 | Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
The annual UW Badger Crops & Soils Update Meetings are three regional, one-day in-person sessions and one virtual session that present the latest information on agronomic, pest, and nutrient management research coming out of the University of Wisconsin with a lens to on-farm application.
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Role of Birds on Midwest Farms: Lesson #4 Webinar
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00
Lesson #4: Integrating Habitat into Croplands – Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation
This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology, and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions.
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Badger Crops and Soils Update Monroe Meeting
2025-12-03 08:30 - 15:00 | Black Technical College – Monroe Campus, 210 4th Ave, Monroe, WI, 53566, United States

Badger Crops and Soils Update Appleton Meeting (Virtual or In-Person)
2025-12-04 08:30 - 15:30 | Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr., Appleton, WI, 54914, United States

Introduction to Forest Carbon Markets Webinar
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:30
Join UW-Extension for a free webinar on forest carbon programs for Wisconsin landowners. We’ll discuss how forests store carbon, how the voluntary carbon market works, and how to decide whether or not a forest carbon program is a good fit for your woods. Forest carbon programs align well with some forest management goals, but not with others.
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Mix It Up: Unlocking the Power of Cover Crop Diversity Webinar
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join us online for this energizing webinar by Nebraska farmer Keith Berns on the power of cover crop diversity. Drawing from years of on-farm experience, research, and innovation, Keith will break down how to build successful multi-species mixes and how diversity can help your system become more resilient, productive, and profitable.
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WWASH Wisconsin and Soil Health Conference
2025-12-16 09:00 - 2025-12-17 14:00 | Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Join the 2025 WWASH Conference to explore the intersection of on-farm research, soil health, and water quality. Engage with other farmers, dynamic keynote speakers, participate in interactive breakout sessions, and contribute to thought-provoking roundtable discussions, all designed to deepen your expertise and provide actionable insights for your farm or the producers you support.
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Role of Birds on Midwest Farms: Lesson #5 Webinar
2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:00
Lesson #5: Birds on the Farm – Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety
This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology, and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions.
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Soil Managment Summit & DIRT Conference 2026
2026-01-14 09:00 - 2026-01-15 13:00 | Delta Marriott Hotel, 1635 42nd Street SW, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
The SMS and DIRT Conference highlights the importance of real farmer know-how and local research. This innovative gathering is available both in-person and online, featuring presentations and Q&A sessions with farmers, researchers, and agricultural advisors. It offers opportunities for informal discussions and covers a variety of topics, including cover crops, tillage, nutrient management, livestock management, soil health economics, and soil biology.
CCAs participating in-person or online can earn up to 7 continuing education units (CEUs) selected from 22 sessions, including 5 soil and water credits.
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Nutrient Management Training for Graziers
2026-01-15 12:00 - 2026-01-16 13:00 | Jefferson County Extension Building, 864 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI, 53549, United States
Join Glacierland RC&D to complete or update a Nutrient Management Plan for your farm. You must attend both sessions to complete this training.
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2026 Groundwater Workshop for County Health and Conservation
2026-01-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Hancock Agricultural Research Station
The workshop will include hands-on training with a groundwater sand-tank model. Other topics to be covered include:

Wisconsin’s aquifers and groundwater susceptibility to contamination.
Resources for communicating health risks and treatment options associated with private well contamination, with a specific focus on emerging contaminants (e.g., neonicotinoids, PFAS). This will include a presentation from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Workshop attendees will be required to complete a pre- and post-workshop evaluation.
Submit your application for the 2026 Groundwater Workshop for County Health and Conservation Staff. Successful applicants will participate in a one-day training session (9AM-3PM) on one of the following days:

Monday, January 26th, 2026
Friday, January 30th, 2026

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CAFO Workshop - Green Bay Engineering Session
2026-01-27 09:30 - 23:00 | Tundra Lodge, 865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
CAFO Engineering Technical Session
How To Stay in Compliance with Your Permit
An update meeting for WPDES-permitted CAFO owners/managers/key staff, nutrient management plan writers, engineers, agency staff, and consultants.
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DATCP Co-Op Training Series
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:30
Online Co-Op Training Series
Nutrient Management Planning Farmland Preservation Program
DATCP staff are excited to invite you to learn more about DATCP’s conservation program offerings. DATCP will host three webinars on a variety of conservation topics. CEUs will be available for each webinar. Registration is required.
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CAFO Workshop - Green Bay General Session
2026-01-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Tundra Lodge, 865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
How To Stay in Compliance with Your Permit
An update meeting for WPDES-permitted CAFO owners/managers/key staff, nutrient management plan writers, engineers, agency staff, and consultants.
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CAFO Workshop - Fond du Lac General Session
2026-01-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Korneli’s on the Avenue, 605 Fond du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States

CAFO Workshop - Manitowoc General Session
2026-01-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Farm Discovery Center, 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
How To Stay in Compliance with Your Permit
An update meeting for WPDES-permitted CAFO owners/managers/key staff, nutrient management plan writers, engineers, agency staff, and consultants.
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Virtual 2026 Northern Soil Compaction Conference
2026-02-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 09:00 - 12:00
An international virtual event designed to help producers understand, manage, and prevent compaction.
The 2026 Northern Soil Compaction Conference will provide an opportunity to explore the latest research and practical solutions from top experts in the U.S. and Canada. Attendees can gain actionable insights to address current compaction issues, develop long-term management strategies, and learn about the benefits of these practices for productivity and profitability.
The conference will be held online from 9 a.m. to noon CST on Feb. 3, 10, 17, and 24.
Certified crop advisers may earn up to 12 continuing education units (CEUs) over the four days of the conference.
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DATCP Co-Op Training Series
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:30
Online Co-Op Training Series
Soil, Water Resource Management Grants, Nitrogen Optimization Program, and Producer Led Program
DATCP staff are excited to invite you to learn more about DATCP’s conservation program offerings. DATCP will host three webinars on a variety of conservation topics. CEUs will be available for each webinar. Registration is required.
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Role of Birds on Midwest Farms: Lesson #6 Webinar
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00
Lesson #6: Tree Swallows Helping Farmers Fight Pests
Learn how growers are utilizing Tree Swallows to manage insect pests, including flies in cattle operations, and ways to support swallows on farms.
This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to support a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology, and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions.
1 CCA credit available.
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Bonus Extension session for the CAFO audience:
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Rosy-Lane Dairy, Ebenezer Dr, Watertown, WI, 53904, United States
Supporting economic and water quality opportunities through expanded dairy heifer grazing featuring Sarah Lloyd, Jordan Mathews, and Ron Schoepp.
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CAFO Workshop - Darlington General Session
2026-02-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Lafayette County Multipurpose Building, 11974 Ames Rd, Darlington, WI, 53530, United States

CAFO Workshop - Jefferson General Session
2026-02-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Jefferson County Highway Department, 1425 S Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson, WI, United States

Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting 2026
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-11 | Grand River Center, 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Midwest Cover Crops Council! Our MCCC Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10th, in Dubuque, IA, and will be followed by a day of cover crop education on February 11th.
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DATCP Co-Op Training Series
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:30
Online Co-Op Training Series
Manure Storage Ordinances, Livestock Siting, and Local Ordinances
DATCP staff are excited to invite you to learn more about DATCP’s conservation program offerings. DATCP will host three webinars on a variety of conservation topics. CEUs will be available for each webinar. Registration is required.
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CAFO Workshop - Mauston Engineering Session
2026-02-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Outdoors Forever Clubhouse, W4890 County Road N, Mauston, WI, United States

CAFO Workshop - Mauston General Session
2026-02-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Outdoors Forever Clubhouse, W4890 County Road N, Mauston, WI, United States

CAFO Workshop - Chippewa Falls General Session
2026-02-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Market on the River, 128 W River St, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
