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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SER’s CERP Program: Is Practitioner Certification Right for You?

Join us for an information session on SER’s Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) program — the only international certification program for ecological restoration practitioners! During this session, you will learn about the various benefits that certification can provide to practitioners at all career stages, as well as the steps you can take to begin your […]

WI-ENG-33 Streambank and Shoreline Protection Design

Training will review the new 580 Streambank and Shoreline Protection standard, WI NRCS instruction 210-580, and review streambank and shoreline design procedures. Lead Presenter: Mike Dreischmeier, NRCS SW Area Engineer. 3 PDHs will be provided. If you do not receive a confirmation email when submitting the registration, please contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org Info here.

Assessing the Toxicity of PFAS Chemicals to Aquatic Organisms

Among the many questions surrounding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are their potential effects on aquatic communities. While much of the initial research effort has focused on ecological effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), there is a much wider range of PFAS that can occur in the environment―both as a result of […]

Benefits of Perennial Forages, Shrubs, and Trees for Livestock

NCAT Gulf States' Felicia Bell will be hosting NCAT Grazing Specialist Justin Morris for this workshop on the benefits of shrubs and trees for livestock production. Often looked upon as a nuisance or unusable to the landowner, shrubs and trees can be a valuable resource for any livestock operation. In this workshop, Justin will discuss […]

Dahlias – Proven Performers!

Dahlias are versatile plants that fill summer and fall gardens with an abundance of flowers. But the many colors, sizes and shapes available can make it difficult to select the best ones for your garden and bouquets. We’ll discuss some of the easiest varieties to grow and enjoy as cut flowers. Plus, Melinda will cover […]

Wisconsin Cover Crops Conference

Farmers and agricultural professionals from around Wisconsin are coming together to share & learn about all things cover crops. Whether you’re a seasoned cover cropper or an absolute beginner, there will be something for everyone! Topics include maintaining soil health while managing manure, easy points of entry for beginning cover croppers, assessing soil health, using […]

Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference

Farmers and agricultural professionals from around the state are coming together to share & learn about all things cover crops. Whether you’re a seasoned cover cropper or an absolute beginner, there will be something for everyone! Topics include creating new opportunities for in-season manure, managing equipment for planting green, adaptive rye management, incorporating cover crops […]

Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) Organic Farming Conference

The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms. Whether you’re certified organic, using organic practices on your sustainable farm, or considering the switch to organic, you’ll find the latest information and make the […]

2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum

The 2022 Forum will feature a keynote address by the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, a presentation on the 2022 agricultural economy by USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Meyer, a panel of distinguished guest speakers, and 30 breakout sessions organized by agencies across USDA and covering a range of timely issues impacting the sector. More than […]

WI Cover Crops Conference

This will be a statewide conference geared toward helping Wisconsin farmers, agronomists, and conservation professionals use cover crops more effectively. Many of the presenters will be Wisconsin grain and livestock farmers speaking from experience on the successes and challenges of adopting cover crops in Wisconsin cropping systems. Dr. Abby Wick, North Dakota State University Extension […]

Public Meetings on the Proposed Changes to Agricultural Water Requirements in the Produce Safety Rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings on the recently released proposed rule “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water.” The purpose of the public meetings is to discuss the proposed rule, which was issued under the FDA […]

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