2024 Manure Applicator 101 Trainings
2024-03-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-07 12:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-15 12:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-22 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | 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 | North Freedom, Denzer (Honey Creek Town Hall)
Monday, 3/4/2024, 6:00 pm | Manitowoc, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Tuesday, 3/5/2024, 1:00 pm | Chilton, Calumet County Courthouse
Tuesday, 3/5/2024, 6:00pm | Chilton, Calumet County Courthouse
Thursday, 3/7/2024, 12:30 pm | Luxemburg, Kewaunee County Fairgrounds
Monday, 3/11/2024, 9:00 am | Barron, Barron County Government Center
Friday, 3/15/2024, 12:30 pm | Luxemburg, Kewaunee County Fairgrounds
Monday, 3/18/2024, 1:00 pm | Cecil, Tim Bulger Farm, W1008 Nauman Rd.
Wednesday, 3/20/2024, 1:00 pm | Birnamwood, Matsche Farms, Inc
Friday, 3/22/2024, 12:30 pm | Abbotsford, Abbotsford City Hall
Wednesday, 4/3/2024, 12:30 pm | Jefferson English and Spanish
Monday, 3/25/24, 1:00 pm | Online, via Zoom
Each session is 3 hours long.
Registration FEE:
Advance (3 days before the date of your selected session): $10 per person, Late/At the Door: $15 per person
You may use one form to register all employees attending from the same organization if they are attending the same session. Please fill out a separate registration if they are attending different sessions.

Wisconsin Land + Water Annual Conference
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-08 | KI Convention Center, 333 Main Street, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Wisconsin Land + Water’s annual conference provides valuable networking opportunities, forums to discuss current work and new ideas with colleagues, a chance to build technical knowledge, and space to be re-inspired by the passion for conservation across the state.

Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference
2024-03-07 | Agro Liquid Conference Center, 3055 M-21, St Johns, MI, 48879, United States
Everyone with an interest in forage crops or grazing is invited to join the Michigan Forage Council and Michigan State University Extension at the 2024 Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The packed agenda has something for everyone.
The keynote speaker is Chad Hale of Byron Seeds and past president of the American Forage and Grassland Council, who will discuss yield and quality improvements of new forage grasses for hay, haylage and pasture use. During the afternoon breakout sessions, he will also address the future of the forage seed industry including alfalfa in the face of consolidation of seed companies and what that may mean to U.S. farms.
Other topics and speakers include:

Weed control in hayfields and pastures – Erin Burns, MSU
MSU forage research update – Kim Cassida, MSU
Winter bale grazing’s impact on soil health – Jeremy Sweeten, Understanding Ag consultant
Fertilizer markets for 2024 and fertilizer application strategies – John Elzinga, MI Ag Commodities, and Gary Carmichael, Carmichael Farms
Winter feeding mud management reduction strategies – Boyd Byelich, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Michelle Sweeten and Kable Thurlow, MSU Extension educators

Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems
2024-03-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-14 11:30 - 12:30 | 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, a farmer with cover crop experience will be featured and engage in discussion with webinar participants.
Register for our interactive lunch and learn format webinars where you will have the opportunity to learn about different farmer’s unique methods for ensuring successful cash crop planting.
Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems with Steve Groff & Barry Fisher moderated by Abbey Wick
February 15th Webinar, 12:30 – 1:30 EST
This webinar spotlights Steve Groff and Barry Fisher’s work with cover crops in Pennsylvania and Indiana, respectively. Dr. Abbey Wick will serve as our moderator.
REGISTRATION

Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems with Ryan Britt
February 22nd Webinar, 12:30 – 1:30 EST
This webinar spotlights farmer Ryan Britt and his experience with cover crops in North Central Missouri. You can view Ryan’s video in advance here.
REGISTRATION

Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems with Michael Vittetoe
February 29th Webinar, 12:30 – 1:30 EST
This webinar spotlights farmer Michael Vittetoe and his experience with cover crops in Washington County, Iowa. You can view Michael’s videos here: Part One | Part Two
REGISTRATION

Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems with John Pike
March 7th Webinar, 12:30 – 1:30 EST
This webinar spotlights farmer and consultant John Pike and his work with cover crops in Marion, Illinois. You can view John’s video in advance here.
REGISTRATION

Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems with Christopher Hudson
March 14th Webinar, 12:30 – 1:30 EST
This webinar spotlights Christopher Hudson and his work with cover crops in Middletown, Missouri. You can view Christopher’s video in advance here.
REGISTRATION

The Midwest Soil Health Summit
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-14 | Courtyard Marriott Mankato, 901 Raintree Road, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
This is Sustainable Farming Association’s biggest soil health event of the year, drawing together local and national experts in the field with attendees for discussion, networking, and education. Farmers, ag resource professionals, agency staff, hungry learners and more – all are welcome to attend and learn together.

Red Cedar Watershed Conference
2024-03-14 | University of Wisconsin-Stout, 302 10th Ave E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Do you farm? Do you live in town? Do you manage residential, commercial, or public property? Do you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, or canoeing? Do you think the economic and environmental health of this beautiful region is important?
Event Highlights:

Farm, city, and waterfront success stories — profitable land management for clean water
Solutions to the serious problem that plagues our lakes and rivers — runoff pollution
A great networking opportunity for all citizens at an important event

2024 Conference Theme is “ Ground Water below the surface “

Soil Health Exchange
2024-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Soil Health Exchange is a new discussion forum by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. It offers a unique opportunity for producers and agricultural stakeholders to engage directly with soil health experts. This forum aims to bridge the gap between research and practical field application, providing a platform for sharing knowledge, answering questions, providing solutions to soil-related challenges, and fostering community collaboration. Tune into this Digital Café as we hear from Saurav Das, Research Assistant Professor at the UNL as he discusses the development of the Exchange, the current status, and the vision moving forward.

WI & MN Aquaculture Conference
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-23 | Legendary Waters Resort and Casino, 37600 Onigamiing Dr, Bayfield, Wisconsin, 54814
Wisconsin’s annual aquaculture conference continues to be the largest aquaculture event in the upper Midwest. This year’s conference will be a joint event with Minnesota, and include over 40 presenters from industry, state, federal and tribal facilities and organizations. This conference will also include tours of various local facilities including the UWSP NADF, Red Cliff Tribal Hatchery, Red Cliff Fish Company and Bodin’s processing facility. With both Wisconsin and Minnesota aquaculture associations, this conference is also in collaboration and supported by The Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative, Wisconsin Sea Grant, Minnesota Sea Grant and UWSP NADF.

Growing Climate-Smart Ag in Northeast Wisconsin
2024-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Oshkosh Food Co-op, 155 Jackson St, Suite 101, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Are you curious about climate-smart agriculture? Do you want to advance sustainable practices in Northeast Wisconsin? Join us to learn more about the new Farm Climate Smart WI project, interact with other interested community members, and meet Wisconsin Farmers Union staff. This event is family-friendly, indoors, and open to all.

Using Weather-Based Tools to Adapt to a Changing Climate
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) for the final session in a free, three-part online series focused on practical weather resources and tools that can help producers adapt to climate change. In this episode, learn about “Using AgRadar to Help Manage Apples in a Changing Climate.”

When It Rains, It Pours – Climate Change’s Impact on Precipitation
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Explore changes in hydrology and climate due to human changes to the landscape and greenhouse gas emissions. Discover findings related to rainfall and other precipitation in the latest report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The presentation will also include hydrology research updates focused on how climate variations impact extreme surface water movement and how those changes, in turn, affect climate.
This is the first of four webinars in the 2024 Illinois-Indiana Climate Webinar series.
Sign up by March 26.

DEIJ COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR WISCONSIN CONSERVATION
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Community of Practice is a network of Wisconsin conservation organizations committed to engaging in and collectively advancing DEIJ work.
Established in 2021, the goal of this Community of Practice is to provide an intentional space to learn together, to set goals for personal and professional growth and improvement, and to catalyze action for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within Wisconsin’s conservation sector.
We recognize that the conservation field historically has not been inclusive, equitable, or diverse, and we want to take action to change this. This Community of Practice will support organizations with goals such as integrating DEIJ into their operations and programs; making the conservation field more inclusive and diverse; and building relationships with, amplifying the voices of, and supporting the work of communities that have historically been excluded from conservation.

Aquatic Plant ID Workshop
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-12 | Lapham Peak State Park, W329 N846, County Trunk Hwy C, Delafield, Wisconsin, United States
The Extension Lakes program is once again offiering Aquatic Plant ID Workshops.

The southern Wisconsin workshops will be held at Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield, WI on June 11 and 12. Lodging is not available on-site but plenty of nearby lodging options exist in Delafield.

June 11th will be a general overview of aquatic plant ID, including hands-on instruction with several dozen species of aquatic plants common to the southern counties of Wisconsin. There is no on-the-water component to this workshop.
June 12th will be a half-day deep dive into the watermilfoils (Myriophyllum spp.) and pondweeds (Potamogeton and Stuckenia spp.). Participants may bring photos or specimens of watermilfoils or pondweeds that they would like help identifying. There is no on-the-water component to this workshop.

Oneida Nation Farm Pasture Walk
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Oneida Nation Farm, N6010 County Rd C, Seymour, WI, 54165, United States
Glacierland RC&D Council offers this free opportunity to visit the Oneida Nation Farm in Seymour, Wisconsin. Hear from livestock managers and Audubon Society on grassland bird habitat within rotational grazing.
See the Oneida Nation Black Angus cow/calf herd managed by TJ Swiecichowski and Karla Habeck. We will also be hearing from Ashly Steinke and Tom Prestby from the Audubon Society on how rotational grazing can benefit grassland bird habitat. Oneida Nation Farm will also provide snacks and beverages.

Wisconsin Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Tour
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Savanna Institute North Farm, E6856 Wisconsin 60 Trunk, Spring Green, WI, United States
Savanna Institute’s North Farm is located directly north of the Wisconsin River, and contains an almost complete watershed, making it valuable as a site for water quality research, as well as silvopasture and alley cropping approaches. With the largest acreage among the farms, the North Farm is dedicated to demonstrating large-scale commercial farming.

Aquatic Plant ID Workshop
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-27 | Kemp Natural Resources Station, 9161 Kemp Rd, Woodruff, WI, United States
The Extension Lakes program is once again offering Aquatic Plant ID Workshops.
The northern Wisconsin workshops will be held at Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff, WI on June 25, 26, and 27. This workshop is repeated three times so you only need to register for one day. Rustic lodging in shared rooms (2-6 people to a room) is available in the lodge at Kemp Station for $50/night. Bathrooms and showers are located in the lower level of the lodge.
The northern workshops include a general overview of aquatic plant ID, including hands-on instruction with 60+ species of aquatic plants representing the common species found throughout the state and some rare species. This workshop includes an on-the-water component on Lake Tomahawk. Please bring your own kayak/canoe/paddleboard and life jacket. There are a couple of canoes available at the station for those that do not have their own watercraft, and there is a small motorboat available that we can use if you are not comfortable in a kayak/canoe.

Dig into the Why of Soil Health
2024-06-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Sauk County Farm, S4555 County Rd CH, Reedsburg, WI, 53959, United States
Join the Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and American Farmland Trust for a field day digging into the “why” of soil conservation. Topics will include defining soil health, the “whys” of implementation, cover cropping, rotational grazing, soil health test plots, and more. This event is for conservation professionals, farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in learning about soil health implementation.

Badger Crop Connect Webinar
2024-06-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Ag Institute will be hosting the fifth annual Badger Crop Connect webinar series for the 2024 growing season. The purpose of this series is to provide agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. These free webinars will be offered, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:30 PM, with the spring webinars beginning in April. Registration is required.

hands with soil Soil biological health is dependent on soil properties and management
2024-06-27 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
How does tillage influence soil biology and overall soil health? Does higher crop diversity influence soil microbial composition and abundance? We examined soil biological health properties and field history data from 310 grower-managed fields in Michigan to help answer these questions. This webinar features research published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal.

Step into Soil Health Through Conservation & Innovation Field Day
2024-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Libertyland Farms, 12598 Newton Rd, Valders, WI, 54245, United States
Join Between the Lakes Demo Farm Network for an exciting day of learning and discovery!
Free to attend, but please register by June 20th so the organizers can plan accordingly.
Register online or call Maranda Miller – BTL Outreach Specialist at (608) 590-5758
