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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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Humble Hands Harvest (an Iowa-based worker-owned co-op farm) has hosted an annual Queer Farmer Convergence since 2018. It was conceived as a gathering to interrupt racist, capitalist, colonialist, and heteropatriarchal legacies in U.S. agriculture, while building community and alternatives among queer farmers who might experience isolation in those intersecting identities. The gathering is for all […]
Review of pasture improvement practices and rebuilding pastures after extensive flooding. Info here.
This training will review Vegetative Standards WI CPS 327, 342, 512, and 420. This will be an overview on the vegetation conservation practices with plenty of time for Q &A. You can find an agenda for the training here. Info here.
Join this webinar to learn about organic agriculture’s role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Climate change threatens agricultural production with weather extremes, drought, loss of biodiversity, and more. This webinar will discuss the role of organic agriculture in presenting climate change solutions and adaptation strategies, as we seek to increase the resilience of our […]
The Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Hybrid Conference will highlight current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms. Research and outreach leaders will present findings from recent studies and identify important areas of uncertainty. Info here.
When temps drop below 15F salt brine doesn't cut it, but where do you start? Calcium, magnesium, beet juice, proprietary products? 90/10, 80/20? The options for concocting the perfect solution can be overwhelming. Matt Wittum, Highway Superintendent with the Town of Linn, tackles the topic of blending additives into brines and welcomes your input. Info […]
For the past seventeen years, the Clean Rivers, Clean Lake Conference has been a hallmark occasion for the watershed community of practice in southeastern Wisconsin to come together to discuss strategies and projects to improve the health of our watersheds. The Clean Rivers Clean Lake Conference will take place again in 2022. Topics will focus […]
Join for a field day learning about Diverse Species Cover Crop Mixes, Using Chemicals on Interseeding Plots, and Soil Health. Event Topics: DIVERSE COVER MIXES AFTER WHEAT - Options and management of diverse cover crops after wheat and how to plan for the following cash crop. INTERSEEDING CHEMICAL PLOT - Seeing and discussing different chemical […]
Come experience the Bouressa Family Farm. Rachel grew up as fifth generation on a dairy farm in central Wisconsin and in 2014 Rachel returned to her family’s farm to raise direct-market, 100% grass fed and finished beef. Farm animals are on pasture year round, with access to fresh grass daily during the warmer months and […]
Hosted by the Savanna Institute at 6511 Hillside Rd, Spring Green. We will branch out to learn more about Silvopasture and how to manage animals, trees, and forages across the landscape at this pasture walk. Info here.
Are you interested in starting a native or agricultural seed library at your school, library or home? This webinar will feature several speakers who have created seed libraries of different types. Presenters will describe how to initiate a seed library and challenges faced. Info here.
WDNR Fish Biologist Tammie Paoli will provide an overview of the unique life history of northern pike along Green Bay’s west shore. Pike are a self-sustaining, native top predator in Green Bay that provide recreational fishing opportunities. Learn about challenges to pike populations such as wetland habitat loss, invasive species including Phragmites, and land-use practices […]
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