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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WI-ENG-32 Natural Stream Channel Design

Training will review the recently revised 582 Open Channel standard and review natural channel design procedures. Lead Presenter: Steve Becker, NRCS State Conservation Engineer. 3 PDHs will be offered. If you do not receive a confirmation email upon submission, please contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org for registration assistance. Info here.

High Tunnel Winter Greens Research from Dixon Springs

High tunnel systems allow growers to provide markets with fresh, locally-grown products for a larger part of the year. During this presentation, research results will be shared on the utilization of high tunnels to maximize winter vegetable production. This project evaluated different cultural growing techniques, including planting date, black plastic mulch and row cover, for […]

Medicinal Grazing and Unexpected Outcomes

Chemical dewormers for small ruminants are becoming less effective at a startling rate. Join Kirsten Robertson on her journey to becoming chemical dewormer free with her goats and sheep. In the process of mimicking nature, her farm sprang alive and so did she. Join us! You won’t be sorry. Info here. 

Soil Organic Matter and Healthy Soils

You may have heard a lot about soil health and soil organic matter. What are these two concepts, and how are they connected? Thea will discuss what soil organic matter is, the factors that determine whether the amount of organic matter in soil grows or diminishes, and the co-benefits of soil organic matter with respect […]

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Focus on Forage Webinar Series

Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program and Division of Extension on Jan. 26, Feb. 2, and Feb. 9 for the 2022 Focus on Forage webinar series. Webinars are free and run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required at http://go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch. One certified Crop Advisor CEU is available for each webinar. […]

Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society Conference

Save the date for the MAPMS Conference. The purpose of the Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS) is to promote science based technologies for the management of aquatic resources by Providing opportunities for educational advancement Supporting relevant scientific research Facilitating exchange of information Promoting the protection and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems Expanding and developing public […]

Fox Valley Fish Fair

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) will host a select number of vendors selling captive raised and sustainably harvested freshwater and saltwater fish, plants, and invertebrates. Info here. 

Irrigation Basics

Tech Talks is an online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Info here. 

Supporting Learning and Empowering Leaders on the Farm

Come learn from Julie Sullivan from San Juan Ranch and staff from Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming about supporting the self-directed learning of your crew and apprentices. We will explore balancing learning and doing while farming, the experiential learning cycle for adult learners, and how to build respect and investment in your worker […]

Wildlife Management Adaptation Planning and Practices Course

2/28/2022 - 4/20/2022 The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin, and the USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are offering a wildlife habitat-focused version of the Adaptation Planning and Practices online course for land managers and professionals. […]

Cover Crops – Green Thumb Gardening

The Green Thumb Gardening class series will give you the practical knowledge to keep your home garden thriving! Dane County Extension educators and local horticulture experts will provide in depth and accessible information for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener. Info here. 

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