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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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Tour a certified Organic Valley farm by foot and wagon to see fourth-generation farmer Mike Polich’s cows, calves and pasture crops. With his wife, Katie, Mike operates a thriving dairy farm with 200 cows and 1,000 acres of cropland. See the farm’s milking robots and discover organic weed control methods and the key roles of […]
Please join us this spring for Soil Health Virtual Learning Circles featuring presenters on soil health and soil conservation topics for your farm. The six one-hour Learning Circles will be done via video conferencing and taught in English and Spanish. Info here.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin has announced one statewide virtual Local Working Group (LWG) meeting to include a statewide presentation followed by four breakout sessions by NRCS administrative areas, for further discussion and feedback. Participants will be able to call into a teleconference line or join with audio […]
Roger Sheley, Ecologist at the Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit in Burns, OR USDA - ARS and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research. Info here.
Investment in physical food systems infrastructure, such as storage and distribution facilities, is essential to increase capacity in regional food economies. Too often, investment opportunities in the food supply chain are hyper-focused on a specific link, rather than taking a systems approach to financing regional food-related projects. During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems […]
Your drinking water well doesn't have to be a mystery. In this free 90-minute webinar training hosted by The Private Well Class you'll learn the answers to common questions, such as: How do I get my well water tested? What do I need to do to take care of my well? Is my well […]
Join SSWIG at Echo-Y Farms for a field day to learn more about no-till planting corn and soybeans into green living cover crops. We will be walking corn fields that were planted on May 13 into a living rye crop. We will also be talking planter setup at this field day. Info here.
Keeping disease out is important for any poultry flock, large or small. It is easier to prevent disease than try to treat or control it. Jacquie Jacob from the University of Kentucky will discuss how to create a biosecurity plan for a small or backyard poultry flock. Info here.
Organic producers of perennial crops are required to introduce biodiversity in lieu of a crop rotation. This webinar will cover examples of methods organic producers use to introduce biodiversity to their perennial operations, while balancing maximum benefits with minimal labor and resource concerns. Different cropping systems and climates will be highlighted. Info here.
In recent decades, cultural eutrophication of coastal waters and inland lakes around the world has contributed to a rapid expansion of harmful cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Potential outbreaks of toxin-producing cyanobacteria species have drawn concern from health officials and water managers given their negative ecological, aesthetic, and socioeconomic impacts. Currently, little information regarding expected summertime cyanobacteria […]
Join Lars Higdon, Dane County Botanist/Naturalist, for a guided walk through the park followed by an optional stewardship activity. Participants will gain an overview of the different natural communities of Dane County, past and present, such as prairies, oak savanna, and woodlands. Following the walk, we will roll up our sleeves and get experience removing […]
In collaboration with the Stroud Water Research Center and with funding from the William Penn Foundation, the Rodale Institute is researching the links between farm management practices, soil health, and water quality. Different organic and conventional management practices will promote or degrade soil health, which can affect downstream water quality. Join us for a mid-project […]
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