Conservation Calendar

Looking 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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2024 Annual CAFO Update Meetings

Jointly sponsored by UW Madison Division of Extension's Conservation Professional Training Program and Wisconsin DNR, the CAFO Update Meetings are designed for livestock operations near or at WPDES permit size (CAFOs) -- owners/management and key staff, their agronomic and engineering consultants, and agency staff and others who work with these operations.

$46
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2024 Annual CAFO Update Meetings

Jointly sponsored by UW Madison Division of Extension's Conservation Professional Training Program and Wisconsin DNR, the CAFO Update Meetings are designed for livestock operations near or at WPDES permit size (CAFOs) -- owners/management and key staff, their agronomic and engineering consultants, and agency staff and others who work with these operations.

$46
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2024 Annual CAFO Update Meetings

Jointly sponsored by UW Madison Division of Extension's Conservation Professional Training Program and Wisconsin DNR, the CAFO Update Meetings are designed for livestock operations near or at WPDES permit size (CAFOs) -- owners/management and key staff, their agronomic and engineering consultants, and agency staff and others who work with these operations.

$46

Soil Health Practices Impact on Phosphorus Pools and Availability

Online

Chelsea Zegler and Dr. Jamie Patton continue their conversation from last year on how soil test phosphorus (STP) impacts water quality. Learn how different cover crops and soil health practices change water dynamics, the location and the availability of phosphorus in different soil types.

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Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems

Online

Starting February 15, 2024, the Farmers for Soil Health education team, supported by Soil Health Institute and Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture presents a webinar series focused on cash crop planting and equipment considerations in cover crop systems. The first webinar will kick off with a moderated discussion among leading experts. In each successive webinar, […]

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Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems

Online

Starting February 15, 2024, the Farmers for Soil Health education team, supported by Soil Health Institute and Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture presents a webinar series focused on cash crop planting and equipment considerations in cover crop systems. The first webinar will kick off with a moderated discussion among leading experts. In each successive webinar, […]

Climate Smart Mitigation and COMET Tools

Online

This course will provide an overview of climate science principles, terminology, and resources, focusing on best management strategies for engaging clients in effective dialogue around climate smart land management practices. Participants will become familiar with the current and predicted future impact of weather extremes and climate change on Wisconsin’s working lands, as well as the […]

Grazing and Water Quality: Lessons Learned From Edge-Of-Field Research

Online

How do grazing methods affect runoff water quality? Eric Young, USDA-ARS Research Soil Scientist, and Kelsey Hyland will discuss lessons learned from edge-of-field grazing research and strategies to maximize water quality benefit in these systems.

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Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems

Online

Starting February 15, 2024, the Farmers for Soil Health education team, supported by Soil Health Institute and Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture presents a webinar series focused on cash crop planting and equipment considerations in cover crop systems. The first webinar will kick off with a moderated discussion among leading experts. In each successive webinar, […]

Midwest Covers and Grains Conference

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, Minnesota

The Midwest Covers & Grains Conference brings together Midwestern farmers, supply chain buyers and researchers to promote successful farming with extended rotations and cover crops. The conference includes opportunities to network with those who buy and sell small grains and cover crops, and offers sessions for both beginning and experienced cover crop practitioners.   PFI’s Midwestern […]

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2024 Manure Applicator 101 Trainings

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The 2024 Manure applicator 101 training will be held at the following locations and times. Please ensure you select the correct training (date and location) in your registration: Friday, 2/23/2024, Time 12:30 pm  |  Altoona, Eau Clarie County Extension office Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 8:00 am  |  Dodgeville, Iowa County Extension office Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 1:00 pm  |  […]

$15
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2024 Manure Applicator 101 Trainings

Varies

The 2024 Manure applicator 101 training will be held at the following locations and times. Please ensure you select the correct training (date and location) in your registration: Friday, 2/23/2024, Time 12:30 pm  |  Altoona, Eau Clarie County Extension office Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 8:00 am  |  Dodgeville, Iowa County Extension office Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 1:00 pm  |  […]

$15

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