Manure nutrient trends and creating dynamic “book values” through ManureDB
Presenters include Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota and Nancy Bohl-Bormann, University of Minnesota Info here.
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Presenters include Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota and Nancy Bohl-Bormann, University of Minnesota Info here.
Learn how you can help your lake! Citizen Lake Monitors collect data on lake health that is used to identify water quality trends and establish restoration goals. The first half of this workshop will introduce you to lake monitoring and how to measure water clarity, a simple but important measure of water quality. Then we […]
Come and hear Cella Langer and Emmet Fisher share the story of how they started their small, rotationally grazed dairy cow herd and on-farm, Grade A creamery. This field day will include a tour of silvopastures, seasonal milking parlor, and Grade A dairy plant. Learn how the creamery fits into the bigger picture of their […]
Statewide webinars about pollinators and pollinator habitats. Local activities for all ages. Resources to learn more about pollinators in Wisconsin. Info here.
Some northern Wisconsin lakes have shown declining trends in walleye recruitment over the last two decades. Recent research suggests that walleye and yellow perch recruitment are influenced by similar factors, but the current status of yellow perch recruitment in northern Wisconsin is unknown. The objective of this study is to determine if lakes with declining […]
Join farmers, farm advisors, conservation professionals, and others for this peer-to-peer learning opportunity to get practical insights and ideas about how to be successful and profitable with cover crops, no-till, and other soil and water conservation practices. Summit activities will include Farmer-led tours of two southeast Wisconsin farms that are demonstrating cover crops, no-till, strip […]
Professional Engineers (PEs) registered in the state of Wisconsin are required by WI Chapter A-E 13, Continuing Education for Professional Engineers to obtain 30 PDHs of professional engineering continuing education, per biennium. Two professional development hours (PDHs) must be in the area of professional conduct and ethics. Engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards […]
Pasture establishment with NRCS including fencing & water lines using Keyline design. Taylor will also cover direct marketing to consumers (pork, chicken and beef). Info here.
As rainfall events become more frequent and intense, watershed management becomes paramount. Elevated bacteria levels in the nation’s surface waters are a public health issue–leading to sick pets, beach closures, and posing immediate health risks to anyone who recreates in or consumes the water. Until now, there have been limited, cost-effective ways to reduce bacteria […]
You can have a landscape that you and pollinators enjoy. A few changes to the way we maintain our plants and manage insect pests and diseases can help create a safe environment for pollinators. We’ll cover pollinator-friendly care to keep your landscape healthy and looking its best throughout the year. Then we’ll explore ways to […]
While wildlife gardening is now one of the biggest gardening trends, the decline of pollinators and other insects still remains urgent. Learn how to help pollinators thrive and create refuge for them, and how to enhance local food productivity by adding native plants to urban and suburban yards. Info here.
We’re buzzed up talking about pollinators this session, digging into what you can do to increase the population of bees, butterflies, beetles and why pollinators are so vital to creating and maintaining a healthy habitat and ecosystem. Learn about identifying what pollinators are already on your land along with resources to increase the population. Connect […]
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