Conservation Professional Training ProgramConservation Professional Training ProgramLooking to stay up to date on your CEUs? Have producers asking conservation-specific questions you don’t feel confident answering? Looking to host a training and want to avoid conflicts for your audience? You have come to the right place.
Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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The story of the Horicon Marsh is one of creation, destruction, and revival. Created by the glaciers yet scarred by humans, this important wetland has been restored by conservationists who had the foresight to think about the future of this wetland. Despite the degradation, Horicon Marsh was listed as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 1990 […]
Trees have long been a valued feature of the urban landscape. They provide a host of benefits such as habitat, aesthetics, energy savings, and noise reduction. Trees are also an important part of the urban hydrologic cycle.
The topics for this virtual field day will include: Different harvest options for different goals What to expect during a harvest What the land looks like when harvested responsibly Deer management Learn more here.
This grazing field day will focus on pasture management, soil health, regenerative agriculture as well as opportunities that are provided by Conservation Districts and the National Conservation Resource Service. Learn more here.
The Iowa Watershed Approach for Urban and Rural Resilience (IWA) is working in nine watersheds across the state to help reduce flood impacts, improve water quality, and increase community flood resilience. The presentation will include a description of the IWA and will discuss innovative tools and resources that are being used to support and carry out program goals.
This presentation will review the principles of composting, tracking your compost temperature, maintaining proper moisture and temperature, aeration and turning, types of composters and bins, techniques such as sheet composting and vermiculture, and more! Natural Resources Outreach Specialist Mindy Habecker has been an instructor for the Master Composter program for a number of years and […]
With social distancing in place and in-person interactions limited, some farmers are thinking outside of the box. Come hear from our awesome panelists about the "virtual experiences" they are offering on their operations. The experiences range from alpaca Zoom meetings for adults to virtual tours and field trips for children. Our panelists will discuss the […]
This online, instructor-led course will teach you how to evaluate what is needed to properly protect, manage, and restore your pond, lake, or reservoir. You will receive detailed instructions, including numerous case-study examples, of commonly implemented lake and pond restoration and management techniques. The interactive nature of the course will provide attendees with the opportunity […]
Wisconsin’s agricultural expertise and abundant natural resources offer fertile ground for building an enhanced bioeconomy that is sustainable, resilient, and — by utilizing waste streams as feedstocks for new products — circular.
As water leaders across the country call for greater investment in our critical water systems, the National Forum will showcase innovative policies and investments to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable water service for all.
Solar companies are actively looking to place industrial arrays on farmland, while many small farmers are interested in installing solar panels for home and community use. his webinar will consider: Where is solar most compatible with commercial farming? What types of financing and technical development are available? What policy changes need to happen to accelerate solar development, while balancing the interests of farmers, citizens, and energy companies?
Putting more inputs behind crops, but not achieving higher yields? Curious about how to begin promoting soil health, but not sure which regenerative practices to start with? Ready to increase overall farm profitability with cutting-edge agronomic decisions? Experts consider how to solve in-field challenges while benefiting yield, soil health, and overall farm profitability in our latest […]
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