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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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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 […]
Roger Bindl will be sharing information on his trial with cover crop seeding rates of a 10 species mix. Stop by to learn about cover crop seeding rates, earth worm counts, and more! Learn more here.
Would you like to tap into a network of 46 million Americans who contribute nearly $80 billion to the U.S. economy annually? If so, it may be time for your land trust to consider (or reconsider) birds. Birdwatching is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in North America with over half of birders under the age […]
Funding will be provided through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP), which is part of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), a Farm Bill conservation program. Partners looking to learn more about opportunities for WREP funding for fiscal year 2021 are encouraged to attend the WREP workshop. To participate contact Lisa McCauley National WREP Program Manager […]
This webinar will highlight the Integrated Landscape Modeling Partnership (ILMP) and its application to wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region in the northern Great Plains.
The Showcase will demonstrate how cover cropping improves soil water infiltration. Improved soil reduces surface water runoff and farmland erosion. The challenges of runoff will also be discussed during the Showcase. Learn more here.
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