Conservation Professional Training ProgramConservation Professional Training ProgramLooking 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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Ready to take your livestock operation to the next level? Join Understanding Ag consultants Rodney Saunders and Luke Jones for a free Regenerative Livestock Production Workshop in Springfield, MO. See Details
Lesson #1: Biodiversity, Pest Control, & A Thriving Landscape This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds […]
This in-person training combines classroom and field components, offering ample opportunities for hands-on soil activities in both the classroom and the field soil pits. The field components are a short drive from the classroom location and are planned for the afternoon of the second day (subject to change based on weather conditions and forecasts). See […]
Discover how sharing your farming experiences can help build a better food system, and spend time creating your own advocacy plan! See Details
Michigan producers face growing risks—from unpredictable weather to volatile markets. This free MSU Extension webinar offers a practical overview of Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) Insurance, a USDA-backed tool to help protect against forage loss due to low precipitation. Learn about eligibility, coverage options, and real-world examples from Michigan farms. Register by October 8th at […]
An exclusive conference for students to empower the next-generation water workforce. Develop skills, such as science communication and oral and poster presentation. Compete and win in student competitions. Learn, share, and grow your science. Networking opportunities with peers, academicians, state and federal agency scientists, and more. Travel grants are available to offset the cost of […]
Lesson #2: Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds […]
The Soil Health Nexus is partnering with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to host a regional workshop for agricultural educators to learn about the benefits of livestock on the land belowground. Join us for this unique regional training on the science, management, & soil health benefits of integrating livestock into your farming operation. See […]
Calling all livestock grazers looking to intensify or increase current grazing efforts without the stress of fencing. Virtual fencing is an emerging technology that utilizes GPS-enabled collars to create invisible boundary lines. Join the Center for Regenerative Agriculture, MU Extension, The Fertilizer Control Board, and Missouri Cattlemen’s for an educational and engaging lunch and learn […]
Join Clare Lindahl (SWCS CEO) and Jenny Seifert (watershed outreach specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, Natural Resources Institute) for one of the top-attended sessions from this summer’s SWCS annual conference. This webinar will examine the effectiveness of online farmer engagement. See Details & Register
You’ve built a healthier, more resilient farm—now learn how to verify and share that impact. This free webinar, hosted by Regenified™ and Understanding Ag, explores how regenerative farmers can meet rising buyer demand for proof of practices like soil health, biodiversity, and water retention. Discover how verification unlocks data that strengthens supply chain relationships and […]
The Ag 101 series is designed for new agency staff working with landowners. This session is part 2, and focuses on: Understanding livestock resource concerns Safety around livestock Hands on comparison of different farm tillage equipment and impact on crop residue, surface roughness and soil health Picking the dominant critical area in a field Using a […]
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