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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/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
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SUMMARY:The Scoop on Snowfall in the North Central US
DESCRIPTION:Are your dreams of a White Christmas likely to come true? What is the snowiest month of the year? How far into spring do you need to keep that snow shovel handy? This webinar will look at past snowfall and winter weather data for the north central US\, share tools and resources to help you track current and past winter conditions\, and provide the latest seasonal weather outlook. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/the-scoop-on-snowfall-in-the-north-central-us/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T213947Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-literacy and Conservation: The Convergence of Research\, Policy and Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science\, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process\, how those results inform policy decisions\, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/eco-literacy-and-conservation-the-convergence-of-research-policy-and-education/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20211110T162135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T162135Z
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SUMMARY:Manure Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Manure Mondays is a webinar series that continues where the Manure Expo left off and provides the opportunity to share new technology and information about managing manure. A series of educational sessions will be presented by OMAFRA and NAME (North American Manure Expo). Registration is free and includes access to all sessions. \nSessions will run Mondays from November 8 to March 21\, 2022 from 3 – 4 pm (CT). Please note that all webinar events will be recorded. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/manure-mondays-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220105
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20211105T134507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T192953Z
UID:1434-1641254400-1641340799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:2022 Online Nutrient Management Training Dates
DESCRIPTION:The DATCP and the Nutrient and Pest Management team is excited to announce the 2022 Online Nutrient Management Trainings. They will be offering four different 10 am – 3 pm sessions: \n\nJanuary 4\nFebruary 7\nMarch 1\nMarch 15\n\nYou only need to attend one of the four training session to be certified to write a nutrient management plan for your operation. To view the training agenda please visit the 2022 Online Nutrient Management Training Agenda. Pre-registration is required to attend any of these sessions. To register click the following link: https://go.wisc.edu/2024y1. \nFor questions about the Nutrient Management Trainings or registration assistance\, contact Andrea Topper at Andrea.Topper@wisconsin.gov or 608-405-0235. For more information about the nutrient management program\, please visit DATCP’s Nutrient Management webpage.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/2022-online-nutrient-management-training-dates/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20211215T174825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T174825Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Agronomy Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Agronomy Update Meetings will be virtual this year due to COVID-19. The meetings will present the latest information on hybrid/variety performance\, an analysis and discussion of last year’s growing season\, and updated recommendations for field crop production. CEUs will be offered in Crop Management for Certified Crop Advisers. There is no charge for this event\, but registration is required. There are two sessions to choose from\, both sessions will present the same information. Please choose the one that best fits your schedule. \nPresentations: \nJoe Lauer\, UW-Madison Corn Agronomist \n\nThe 2021 growing season\n\nHow did we get so much yield with so little water?\nHow did the late May frost affect corn yield?\n\n\n25+ years of Transgenic (GMO) corn: Are we making progress?\nMaximum corn yields: How do we set the bar?\n\nShawn Conley\, UW-Madison Soybean and Small Grain Agronomist \n\nSoybean and Wheat Performance Trial Results\nPlanting Soybean Green Pros and Cons\nSoybean Yield Response to Sulfur in WI\nSomething Else that is Totally #Coolbeans…Trust Me!\n\nJohn Grabber\, USDA-ARS Research Agronomist\, Dairy Forage Research Center \n\nForage Focus: Alfalfa establishment techniques in corn silage\n\nRegister by January 3\, 2022 at https://go.wisc.edu/aqnh77 .
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/2022-agronomy-update-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20211208T155619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T193155Z
UID:1587-1641463200-1641466800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:NR 151: Background\, History\, and Intent (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the history\, background\, and intent of the standards in Administrative Code NR 151\, Wisconsin’s runoff management rule? Chances are\, even if you have been around for a while\, or are tasked with interpreting or enforcing the rule\, you still have some questions. With the passage of time\, and the recruitment of many new conservation practitioners\, it’s time we remind ourselves collectively how we arrived where we are today. Join us in a one-hour online session\, and the first in a series of webinars to re-calibrate our NR 151 lenses. \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email upon submission of your registration\, please contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org to get registered. \nContact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org with any questions. \nRegister by January 4.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/nr-151-a-background-history-and-intent-abridged/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20211222T173136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T173136Z
UID:1601-1641772800-1641859199@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:2022 Master Naturalist Trainings: Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Registration will open Monday\, January 10 at 9:00am! Registration is first come\, first serve.  We do have a waiting list once a training fills\, but it’s best to register as soon as possible to guarantee a spot. Please check out the Master Naturalist website to see the full descriptions and times. \n\nSt. Croix Valley\, March 19-August 27; Carpenter Nature Center\, St. Croix County Parks\, The Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks\nFranklin\, March 28-June 6; Wehr Nature Center\nMadison\, April 7-April 30; Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area\nBayfield County\, June 6-11; Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center and Cable Natural History Museum\nMiddleton\, June 9-July 9; Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy\nEagle River\, July 10-15; Trees for Tomorrow\nMadison\, July 16-August 20; Friends of Urban Nature (FUN)\nWaukesha\, July 18-23; Retzer Nature Center\nFall Creek\, July 31-August 5; Beaver Creek Reserve\nSarona\, August 13-August 19; Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary\nMilwaukee\, August 16-Sept 29; Schlitz Audubon Nature Center\nManitowish Waters\, August 18-September 7; North Lakeland Discovery Center\n\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email info@wimasternaturalist.org or call 608-262-0020.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/2022-master-naturalist-trainings-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T202931Z
UID:1612-1641859200-1642118399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic is Wisconsin’s premier agribusiness industry event drawing interest and participation from all confluences of the industry from throughout the Midwestern states. \nThe program is held at the Alliant Energy Center each January and boasts an attendance of nearly 1\,200 attendees. The conference and tradeshow is a collaborative effort between the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association and the University of Wisconsin. \nThe depth of coverage and exhibits provided through the conference and tradeshow makes it clear why the Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic is Wisconsin’s premier industry event. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wisconsin-agribusiness-classic/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T203243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T203243Z
UID:1614-1641906000-1641911400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Animal Care Starts with the Calf
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Van Os will discuss “Successful pair-raising of calves”. Pair or group housing of calves is growing in popularity due to research showing benefits for calf growth\, development\, and welfare. This presentation will review best practices to promote good health and welfare in calves raised in pairs or small groups. \nSylvia Kehoe will speak on: “How can we make disbudding easier?” There are multiple ways to disbud a calf however they all share important characteristics. This presentation will review the advantages and disadvantages of different disbudding methods and the ways we can make this an easy\, safe\, and effective process for both calves and employees. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/animal-care-starts-with-the-calf/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T203429Z
UID:1615-1641909600-1641913200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Agri-voltaics – Combining Productive Farmland with Solar
DESCRIPTION:Solar and agriculture do not have to be mutually exclusive. Work across North America and around the globe has proven that farming\, pollinator habitat\, and other conservation practices can be co-located – in a way that is mutually beneficial. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/agri-voltaics-combining-productive-farmland-with-solar/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T203542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T203542Z
UID:1616-1641913200-1641916800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Growing School Food Gardens
DESCRIPTION:To kick off this work\, we surveyed 542 school garden leaders in a preliminary needs assessment designed to gather ideas and feedback for expanding teaching tools and resources specifically for edible school garden leaders. \nWe’ll be facilitating a lively discussion around the results of the needs assessment survey and sharing resulting next steps. Join this free event for an opportunity to connect with other school food garden educators and share your thoughts on how we can better support your work. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/growing-school-food-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T203659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T203659Z
UID:1617-1641925800-1641929400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:People\, Pipelines\, and Water Protectors: Native American Sacrifice Zones - Conversations about Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Conversations About Conservation of the new year! We will be joined by Patricia Loew\, a Professor at the Medill School of Journalism and the Director of the Center for Native American & Indigenous Research. She will be discussing Environmental Health and Ecological Justice. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/people-pipelines-and-water-protectors-native-american-sacrifice-zones-conversations-about-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T203831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T203839Z
UID:1618-1641929400-1641933000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:SRW A new year\, a new ewe perspective
DESCRIPTION:Todd Taylor\, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Sheep Research Program Manager for the Arlington Agricultural Research Station Sheep Unit\, will discuss the most complex sheep on the farm\, the ewe. As the ewe moves through the production cycle\, her needs change. Join Todd as he covers productive ewe management during a typical year to maintain her useful contribution as part of the flock for many years. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/srw-a-new-year-a-new-ewe-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T203958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T203958Z
UID:1619-1641945600-1642118399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Materials Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Successful habitat restoration depends on an adequate supply of native plant materials. Planting a diversity of native species provides ecosystem services for pollinators\, wildlife\, and people\, as well as increasing ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change and invasive species. Lack of quantity and quality of native plant materials\, both seeds and nursery stock\, has significantly hindered landscape recovery efforts. To address this need\, native seed partnerships are collaborating to expand native plant materials programs in many regions of the country\, including the Southwest and Pacific Northwest. \nThis conference will bring together native plant producers\, restoration ecologists and practitioners\, and seed researchers to discuss progress and challenges related to increasing the supply of ecologically-appropriate native seed. Seed partnerships and collaboratives are innovative and key groups that engage multiple perspectives\, pool demand\, and leverage efforts across regions. Author Doug Tallamy will present his work on the nature of oaks and Olivia Messinger Carril will present her work on pollinator networks. The conference will also include expert speakers and seed producer panels from the Pacific Northwest and Southwest. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/native-plant-materials-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T204103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T204103Z
UID:1620-1641945600-1642118399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Facilitation Basics for Coastal Managers
DESCRIPTION:Productive meetings are essential to effectively plan for and manage the diverse interests and needs in our coastal communities. In this course\, participants will learn basic facilitation skills\, tools to engage participants\, and techniques for dealing with disruptive behaviors. Class time is provided to practice using tools and skills to plan and facilitate meetings that accomplish objectives while minimizing conflict. Participants at every level are welcome\, since these new skills will be useful even when attending\, but not running\, a meeting. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/facilitation-basics-for-coastal-managers/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T204309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T204309Z
UID:1621-1641974400-1641978000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Changing How We See Algal Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade several advancements in harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring approaches and technologies have expanded scientists’ and regulators’ ability to monitor and study algal blooms. BloomOptix is a start-up focused on innovating how we monitor and study HABs by leveraging emerging technologies and methods. The company began in 2019\, using advanced sensors and drone technologies to study HABs and water quality phenomena around New York State. In 2021\, BloomOptix launched a new product which uses artificial intelligence and digital microscopy to identify and quantify HAB-causing cyanobacteria in water samples. This presentation will detail past and present BloomOptix projects including use of drones for HAB studies\, artificial intelligence and how these technologies can help empower decision makers\, safety personnel\, and citizen scientists. \nThis past summer\, Clean Lakes Alliance volunteers participated in this long-distance collaboration. Equipped with portable digital microscopes generously shipped all the way from London company Iolight\, volunteers collected microscopic images of algae and cyanobacteria cells. These images are being used to train an AI mobile app to quickly differentiate between harmless green algae and toxin producing cyanobacteria. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/changing-how-we-see-algal-blooms/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T203045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T203045Z
UID:1613-1641988800-1641992400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:On Trees: A Conversation with Peter Wohlleben\, Jessica J. Lee\, and Sumana Roy
DESCRIPTION:The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment and Orion Magazine present a second event in a series to celebrate Orion’s new anthology\, “Old Growth”. “On Trees” will feature a conversation between Peter Wohlleben\, Jessica J. Lee\, and Sumana Roy\, three authors whose work embodies the language of trees. Wohlleben’s “Hidden Life of Trees” illuminates the discreet social network of forests; Lee’s “Two Trees Make a Forest” finds history in the canopy; and Roy’s “How I Became a Tree” finds the shadows of branches throughout literature and philosophy. Together\, they will discuss cultural constructs of forests and how disconnected those are from the growing reality of monoculture. Moderating the event is Mary Evelyn Tucker\, co-author of “Journey of the Universe” and co-founder of Yale’s Forum on Religion and Ecology. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/on-trees-a-conversation-with-peter-wohlleben-jessica-j-lee-and-sumana-roy/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T204546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T204546Z
UID:1623-1641992400-1641996000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Margin Protection Update
DESCRIPTION:USDA Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) update from Mark Stephenson\, Director for the Center for Dairy Profitability and Dairy Policy and Analysis at UW Madison. What you need to know for 2022 sign-up and changes to the program that could affect previous years coverage. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/dairy-margin-protection-update/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T204431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T204431Z
UID:1622-1641994200-1642001400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Grazing Public Lands 101: A Multi-State Discussion on How to Build A Public Lands Grazing Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you a public land manager or administrator in the Upper Midwest looking to integrate grazing as a land management tool? Join the Pasture Project and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)\, in partnership with the Regenerative Ag Idea Network (REGAIN)\, for a series of talks on grazing public lands. \nPasture Project has partnered with WDNR over the past several years to explore how to best utilize grazing as a public land management tool. We’re excited to share lessons learned from grazing public lands work across the Upper Midwest and beyond! \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/grazing-public-lands-101-a-multi-state-discussion-on-how-to-build-a-public-lands-grazing-program/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T204806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T204806Z
UID:1625-1641996000-1641999600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Contaminants: A Look at Microplastics
DESCRIPTION:Often when we think about plastic pollution we think of grocery bags\, straws\, and bottles. However\, the small fragments\, known as microplastics\, have become ubiquitous in our lakes\, rivers\, and drinking water. The next edition of The Current Webinar Series will take a deep dive into these plastic fragments and the on-going research surrounding their pathways into our waterbodies and the effects on the ecosystem. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/emerging-contaminants-a-look-at-microplastics/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T204647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T204647Z
UID:1624-1641996000-1642001400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals
DESCRIPTION:When coastal managers need to estimate project value and incorporate economic data\, they have several approaches to consider. This training provides information about a benefits-cost analysis\, economic impact analysis\, cost-effectiveness analysis\, and more. Understanding these basics will help participants identify the appropriate approach and the data needed. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/economic-guidance-for-coastal-management-professionals-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T205124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T205124Z
UID:1626-1642012200-1642015800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Abridged Monarch Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Monarch Essentials is a series of comprehensive online courses organized by Monarch Joint Venture which cover various topics including monarch biology\, migration\, threats\, plant and insect ecology\, research and conservation\, community science opportunities\, and how to establish pollinator habitat. \nThe abridged essentials course is a 3-week version of our 7-week program that serves to offer the quick facts of monarch conservation and preservation. All topics from the complete course are covered\, but in an abridged model that may be best for those with limited time. \n\nJanuary 12\, 2022\nJanuary 19\, 2022\nJanuary 26\, 2022\n\nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/abridged-monarch-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T205249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T205249Z
UID:1627-1642064400-1642073400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Carbon Farming Connection
DESCRIPTION:Agricultural carbon markets are growing—and so are the opportunities to produce ag carbon credits and earn additional revenue. Many farmers wonder: \n\nHow can producing carbon credits benefit my operation?\nWhat should I keep in mind when selecting a program?\nWhat are the risks of not starting a program soon?\n\nTo answer these questions\, attend the Carbon Farming Connection\, a virtual educational event bringing together farmers\, carbon credit buyers\, policy experts\, and the scientific community for a live discussion about agricultural carbon credits and markets. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/carbon-farming-connection/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T205358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T205358Z
UID:1628-1642071600-1642075200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Soil to palate stories that weave us together
DESCRIPTION:This dialogue of different perspectives is about the power that comes from deciding which ingredients to use in cooking\, the phenology that can be found in the kitchen and the creativity that is formed when apprentices\, farmers and chefs shape relationships with one another and the landscapes in which they work. The conversation will end with an impromptu recipe! \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/soil-to-palate-stories-that-weave-us-together/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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UID:1629-1642075200-1642078800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Collaborating for a Carbon Neutral Built Environment
DESCRIPTION:Reducing emissions across all sectors is critical if we are to combat climate change. With the passage of the infrastructure bill and the urgent need to improve and expand our cities\, it’s critical that we build in a way that is both resilient and sustainable. \nJoin us to learn about opportunities across the construction value chain to achieve carbon neutrality for the future built environment. The cement and concrete industry recently charted a path to carbon neutrality and there will be a focus on how others within the value chain can collaborate to help reach this goal. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/collaborating-for-a-carbon-neutral-built-environment/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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CREATED:20220110T205555Z
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UID:1630-1642075200-1642078800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:How to Make the Most of Smart Phones-Farmer Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Tune in for a roundtable discussion with dairy farmers on how to make the most of smart phones\, including apps for managing herd and financial data\, coordinating schedules and staying connected with teams and more. Episode presenters will be: \n· Mitch Breunig\, dairy farmer\, Mystic Valley Farms LLC \n· Jared Feltz\, dairy farmer\, Feltz Family Farms & Dairy Store \nLive sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A with the speakers; recorded sessions are available later in the day. All Dairy Signal episodes are accessible through www.pdpw.org. \nFor more information\, contact PDPW at 800-947-7379 or by emailing mail@pdpw.org. Join the conversation digitally by following @dairyPDPW and using #TheDairySignal on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, and LinkedIn.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/how-to-make-the-most-of-smart-phones-farmer-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T205729Z
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UID:1631-1642075200-1642078800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Lambing\, Kidding\, and Calving on Pasture
DESCRIPTION:Join to hear how we handle lambing\, kidding\, and calving\, including what to have on hand\, helpful tools\, recognizing imminent birth\, how a normal birth proceeds\, and when and how to intervene. What do we do after the birth? How do we select mothers that do the work\, so we don’t have to? This session is team taught by Margo Hale\, Tracy Mumma\, Linda Poole\, and Linda Coffey\, all long-time producers of sheep\, goats\, or cattle\, all NCAT Livestock and Grazing Specialists. We will send relevant ATTRA resources in a follow-up email. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/lambing-kidding-and-calving-on-pasture/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162059
CREATED:20220110T205837Z
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UID:1632-1642075200-1642080600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Resiliency Forum - Time & People Management for Specialty Crop Growers
DESCRIPTION:Resiliency Forums for Specialty Crop Farmers Join us for a series of online forums this winter to address resiliency on our farms. From the changing climate to the external and internal pressures impacting our farms\, our strength lies in coming together collectively to support one another and to provide inspiration for addressing these challenges. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/resiliency-forum-time-people-management-for-specialty-crop-growers/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T140000
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CREATED:20220110T205959Z
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UID:1633-1642078800-1642082400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Road Detention Structures: Adapting Current Infrastructure for Flood Resiliency and Nutrient Reduction
DESCRIPTION:The virtual field day will highlight one of the unique sites within the watershed that is adapting existing infrastructure to provide increased water storage\, as well as water quality improvement opportunities. Working with Winneshiek County\, Frana was able to identify a site where the existing road could be raised to enhance an existing pond structure for increased water storage and create a fringe wetland that will provide water quality and wildlife habitat benefits\, while also help increase traffic safety. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/road-detention-structures-adapting-current-infrastructure-for-flood-resiliency-and-nutrient-reduction/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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