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UID:1483-1643200200-1643203800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Focus on Forage
DESCRIPTION:This three-webinar series begins January 26th with presentations running from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.  All webinars are free and registrations are collected on Extension’s Farm Ready Research site. \nFlyer here. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/focus-on-forage-2/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220110T185555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T185555Z
UID:1606-1643716800-1643725800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Webinar Series – a five-part webinar series on assessing and enhancing coastal wetland resilience between February 1 and March 2\, 2022. The webinars will be held virtually via Zoom.  \nPlease register for each session separately by clicking the registration links to secure a spot or send a quick note to Sharon.Lam@trca.ca to register for all five webinars. \n\nSession 1: Climate Change in the Great Lakes Basin and Coastal Wetland Response Modelling\nTuesday\, February 1\, 2022 (1:00-3:30 EST) Registration Link\nSession 2: Assessing Coastal Wetland Sensitivity\, Adaptive Capacity\, and Climate Change Vulnerability\nThursday\, February 3\, 2022 (1:00-3:30 EST) Registration Link\nSession 3: Solutions to Enhance Coastal Wetland Resilience (Pt. 1) – Reducing Non-climatic Stressors\, Enhancing Adaptive Capacity\, and Protecting Littoral Cell Geodiversity and Barrier Landforms\nTuesday\, February 15\, 2022 (1:00-3:30 EST) Registration Link\nSession 4: Solutions to Enhance Coastal Wetland Resilience (Pt. 2) – Coping with Lake Level Extremes\, Managing Diked Wetlands\, and Restoring Biodiversity\nThursday\, February 17\, 2022 (1:00-3:30 EST) Registration Link\nSession 5: Solutions to Enhance Coastal Wetland Resilience (Pt. 3) – Identifying Climate Refugia\, Advancing Wetland Conservation and Protection\, and Climate Adaptation Funding Opportunities\nWednesday\, March 2\, 2022 (1:00-3:30 EST) Registration Link
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/great-lakes-coastal-wetlands-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220204
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20211115T185552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T185552Z
UID:1478-1643846400-1643932799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:2022 Organic Vegetable Production Conference
DESCRIPTION:This producer-initiated conference is designed for advanced growers and attracts participants from throughout the Midwest and beyond.  Participants who register by January 3 will receive a conference packet with handouts and swag through the mail BEFORE the conference.  Those who register after January 3 may receive the packet before or AFTER the conference.  All sessions will be over Zoom. \nView the conference video trailer. \nMore info here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/2022-organic-vegetable-production-conference/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T191117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T191117Z
UID:1720-1644192000-1644278399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Public Meetings on the Proposed Changes to Agricultural Water Requirements in the Produce Safety Rule
DESCRIPTION: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 Food Safety Modernization Act. These public meetings are intended to facilitate and support the public’s evaluation and commenting process on the proposed rule. \nThe public meetings will be held according to the schedule below. The times for each meeting have been adjusted to provide persons in different regions of the country an opportunity to comment. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/public-meetings-on-the-proposed-changes-to-agricultural-water-requirements-in-the-produce-safety-rule/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T174334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174334Z
UID:1688-1644307200-1644314400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Manure Management & Greenhouse Gases: Focus on reducing manure emissions with "Cover+Flare"
DESCRIPTION:LEARN: how farms can help reduce methane (CH4) in livestock manure systems– by installing a cover and flare on liquid manure storage systems (and destroying the methane – a potent GHG). \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/manure-management-greenhouse-gases-focus-on-reducing-manure-emissions-with-coverflare/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T174504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174504Z
UID:1689-1644321600-1644325200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Keeping More of Your Timber Income Following a Timber Sale
DESCRIPTION:Learn about one of the top ways forest landowners save taxes—receiving capital gain treatment on timber sales. A landowner may only sell their timber a few times in their life but understanding how to maximize profit and minimize taxes when harvesting takes some thought. Join this presentation for a detailed discussion of how to qualify for capital gain treatment under IRC 631(a) & (b)\, recordkeeping tips\, and proper tax reporting. Tax treatments of cost-sharing payments will also be covered briefly. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/keeping-more-of-your-timber-income-following-a-timber-sale/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T174619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174619Z
UID:1690-1644325200-1644330600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Silage Quality--From Pricing to Feeding Behavior
DESCRIPTION:When corn silage sells\, the grower and dairy producer each assign values based on different goals. Both like the agreement to be simple and understandable. Have we based these agreements too much on the grain value in the past? Where does fiber digestibility fit into value calculations? \nForage quality goes beyond intake and production\, and also modulates feeding behavior patterns. The rest of the presentation will share recent research updates on this topic and connect forage\, feedbunk management and animal response. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/silage-quality-from-pricing-to-feeding-behavior/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T174750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174750Z
UID:1691-1644343200-1644348600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Why Soil Health Matters
DESCRIPTION:Join NCAT’s Felicia Bell and Mississippi farmer Jody Reyer for this virtual workshop. Jody will share ways he has improved the health of his soil through livestock management. Jody raises Piney Woods Cattle and utilizes rotational grazing to build soil health profitably. Hear from Jody why soil health is so important to his operation\, and learn the wisdom he has gained from years of on-the-ground experience. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/why-soil-health-matters/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T174857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174857Z
UID:1692-1644345000-1644348600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Conversations About Conservation: Purple loosestrife bio-control
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Sugar River Watershed Association is involved in purple loosestrife control efforts. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has developed a program to engage citizens in this work\, especially through rearing and releasing biological control insects. Conservationists have found this project to be a practical undertaking for communities and the basis for more effective teaching about plants\, insects\, invasive species\, and wetland ecology. The project supplies a crucial step in turning the tide of an invasive while engaging environmentally active citizens. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/conversations-about-conservation-purple-loosestrife-bio-control/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T180123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T180123Z
UID:1700-1644345000-1644435000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:The Botany of Beverages
DESCRIPTION:Plants and plant products are the basis for most of the beverages we drink. In “The Botany of Beverages\,” Dr. Christopher Tyrrell (Milwaukee Public Museum) will share with us some of the ups and downs of why we wet our whistles with this plant gunk. So come imbibe some knowledge of familiar and not-so-familiar drinks and the botany within them. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/the-botany-of-beverages/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T175154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T175154Z
UID:1693-1644348600-1644352200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:SRW - Strategic and cost-effective mineral nutrition in sheep
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Whit Stewart\, Assistant Professor and Extension Sheep Specialist for the University of Wyoming\, will discuss the factors that help producers achieve more returns from their mineral nutrition program. Accounting for seasonal changes in mineral content of basal diets\, changes in requirements across stages of production (maintenance to lactation)\, and breed differences in mineral requirements can help us fine-tune the money spent on a mineral program. Additional management factors such as reducing variable consumption and using soil geochemistry in your region to help overcome deficiencies will also be discussed. Time for questions and answers will be provided. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/srw-strategic-and-cost-effective-mineral-nutrition-in-sheep/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T175308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T175308Z
UID:1694-1644364800-1644537599@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Organic Grain Conference
DESCRIPTION:Shifting markets… Changing consumer preferences… Increased input prices… Unpredictable weather… What’s next? \nEvery hurdle encountered offers an opportunity. Join us as we explore challenges and opportunities across the organic grain value chain. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/organic-grain-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T175408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T175408Z
UID:1695-1644364800-1644537599@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:NASECA Annual Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, NASECA-WI hosts the state’s largest event focused solely on erosion control and stormwater management. NASECA-WI strives to offer topics that enhance attendees professional development including a mix of regulatory topics\, best management practices\, project reviews\, and other industry information. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/naseca-annual-conference-trade-show/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T175601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T175601Z
UID:1696-1644397200-1644408000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:2022 INDUSTRIAL HEMP FORUM
DESCRIPTION:Forum topics include updates on the MDA’s hemp licensing requirements\, the new inspection requirements for those processing hemp into other products\, and opportunities in fiber production. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/2022-industrial-hemp-forum/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T175710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T175710Z
UID:1697-1644400800-1644404400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Expo
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil – Healthy Water Group’s 6th Annual Soil Health Expo is open! Please see the attached flyer for more information on the event. We will have Gabe Brown\, soil health guru and farmer from North Dakota along with Dr. Rodrigo Werle from UW-Extension discussing how to make soil health practices a success on your farm. That along with some testimonies from local farmers and the successes they have had with cover crops and reduced tillage. Topics will include the benefits of soil health\, using cover crops as a way to suppress weeds\, as well as hearing how local farmers have found success with soil health on their farms. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/soil-health-expo/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T175814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T175814Z
UID:1698-1644415200-1644418800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Winter Manure Application and Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:While winter manure application can be beneficial for producers from a logistical\, financial\, and soil compaction standpoint\, it has traditionally been discouraged due to concerns over runoff during spring thaws. Are there ways to spread manure in the winter months without jeopardizing water quality? Tune into the next edition of The Current Webinar Series as experts from across the region dive into the topic and discuss their research on the water quality impacts and winter manure application. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/winter-manure-application-and-water-quality/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T175933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T175933Z
UID:1699-1644424200-1644427800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Growth Stages of Mid-Atlantic Grain Crops
DESCRIPTION:Grain crops in the Mid-Atlantic include corn\, small grains\, sorghum\, and soybeans. The correct identification of their growth stages is important when scouting for disease\, insect\, and fertility issues. There is enough overlap in terminology and growth to quickly become an expert. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/growth-stages-of-mid-atlantic-grain-crops/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T181252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T181252Z
UID:1708-1644451200-1644537599@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Organic Confluences Conference: Equity and Access in AgTech
DESCRIPTION:The conferences will examine potential opportunities for technology to support the organic sector\, pitfalls when it comes to access and equity in AgTech\, historical and current examples of AgTech exacerbating the pre-existing structures of racism in the food system\, and methods for analyzing AgTech’s fit within organic ideals. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/organic-confluences-conference-equity-and-access-in-agtech/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220210T170919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T170919Z
UID:1794-1644451200-1644537599@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Annual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Annual Workshop is for Producer-Led grant recipients throughout the state to network\, brainstorm\, share success stories and learn from each other on what works and hasn’t in their watershed projects. This year\, we will highlight topics including the financials of soil health systems and examples of conservation partnerships\, in addition to an organized brainstorming and listening session. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/producer-led-watershed-protection-grants-annual-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T180338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T180338Z
UID:1701-1644478200-1644496200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Smart Salting for WI Roads Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow\, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. \nLearn how using the right amount of salt can save time\, budget and our waters. \nThe training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe\, benefits of using a liquid salt system\, guidance on how to determine the right amount of salt to use\, and case studies from local applicators. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/smart-salting-for-wi-roads-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T180445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T180445Z
UID:1702-1644487200-1644490800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Hedging Your Biochar Bet: Pairing Biochar Properties with Soil Deficiencies to Improve Agronomic Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:The US Forest Service in partnership with the US Biochar Initiative and the Southern Regional Extension Forestry will be presenting its next monthly Biochar Webinar titled: “Hedging Your Biochar Bet: Pairing Biochar Properties with Soil Deficiencies to Improve Agronomic Outcomes”. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/hedging-your-biochar-bet-pairing-biochar-properties-with-soil-deficiencies-to-improve-agronomic-outcomes/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T180809Z
UID:1704-1644487200-1644490800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Top 10 Lessons about Soil Fertility
DESCRIPTION:One of the major challenges for the 2022 crop season is the higher cost and limited availability of commercial fertilizers. Many producers are looking at new and different ways to feed their crops while managing input costs\, including the role of soil biology in managing fertility. \nTo learn more about the practical links between soil fertility and biology\, join No-Till Farmer along with Midwest Bio-Tech’s Doug Miller for a free webinar. \nSome of the most common questions Miller will answer regarding fertility efficiency and the role soil biology plays include: \n\nHow much nutrients can my soil microbes convert for use by my crop?\nWhat if 2022 is a wet or dry year?\nHow quickly can I improve my soil health to enhance fertility?\nWhat is the role of residue decay and organic matter?\n\nInfo here
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/top-10-lessons-about-soil-fertility/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T181036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T181036Z
UID:1706-1644487200-1644490800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Treaty Rights 101 w/ Jonathan Gilbert from GLIFWC
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about Treaty Rights including the history of the 4 cession treaties in the Great Lakes Region (Treaties of 1836\, 1837\, 1842 and 1854) from Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission expert Dr. Jonathan Gilbert. The presentation will also focus in on the LCO decision in Wisconsin. This talk will include topics such as co-management arrangements\, tribal consultation\, role of GLIFWC in relation to spearing\, deer hunting and mai’ingan. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/treaty-rights-101-w-jonathan-gilbert-from-glifwc/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T180917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T180917Z
UID:1705-1644487200-1644492600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:All the Little Things
DESCRIPTION:Chris Helzer\, Nebraska Director of Science\, The Nature Conservancy. Helzer is dedicated to raising awareness about the value of prairies through photography\, writing\, and presentations. The complex interactions of plants and invertebrates keep prairie communities vibrant and resilient. Their stories are fascinating and will make you fall in love with them. Highlights include the beauty and diversity he found in a square meter of prairie. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/all-the-little-things/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T180643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T180643Z
UID:1703-1644487200-1644503400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Clean Farm Families Presents: Improving Soil Health & Farm Profitability w/ Gabe Brown
DESCRIPTION:Topics Covered: \n+No-till & Cover Crop System \n+Economic Impact \n+Return on Investment \n+Planting Green \nGabe\, along with his wife Shelly\, and son Paul\, own and operate Brown’s Ranch\, a diversified 5\,000 acre farm and ranch near Bismarck\, North Dakota. The ranch consists of several thousand acres of native perennial rangeland along with perennial pastureland and cropland. Their ranch focuses on farming and ranching in nature’s image. \nThe Browns holistically integrate their grazing and no-till cropping systems\, which include a wide variety of cash crops\, multi-species cover crops along with all natural grass finished beef and lamb. They also raise pastured laying hens\, broilers and swine. This diversity and integration has regenerated the natural resources on the ranch without the use of synthetic fertilizers\, pesticides\, and fungicides. The Browns are part owners of a state inspected abattoir which allows them to direct market their products. They believe that healthy soil leads to clean air\, clean water\, healthy plants\, animals\, and people. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/clean-farm-families-presents-improving-soil-health-farm-profitability-w-gabe-brown/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T181141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T181141Z
UID:1707-1644489000-1644492600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change & Urban Forest Policy & Action – International Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:In a time of climate emergency and a call for more climate action\, cities play a leading role. This talk focuses on the role of urban forestry in delivering climate across\, both in terms of climate change mitigation and adaptation. Drawing on examples from across the world\, examples of urban forestry policy\, programs\, and actions with a strong climate focus will be discussed and analysed from a governance perspective. Opportunities and challenges within these will be highlighted\, including potential synergies and trade-offs between different nature-based solutions delivered by urban forestry. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/climate-change-urban-forest-policy-action-international-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130934
CREATED:20220207T181403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T181403Z
UID:1709-1644490800-1644494400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Using Soil Microbes to Improve Fertilizer Efficiency and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Fertilizer is essential to crop production\, yet studies show much of the fertilizer applied never goes to the intended crop. Nutrients are lost to runoff\, erosion\, and volatilization\, as well as to chemical reactions in the soil that limit plant availability. Soil microbes are effective at unlocking and retaining nutrients in the root zone\, resulting in more fertilizer going into the crop. Given high fertilizer prices and pressure to reduce the environmental impacts of lost fertilizer\, microbes can be a powerful tool to reduce inputs and pollution while building soil health and grower profitability. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/using-soil-microbes-to-improve-fertilizer-efficiency-and-soil-health/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T110000
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SUMMARY:Resiliency Forum - Alternative Land Access for Specialty Crop Growers
DESCRIPTION:Resiliency Forums for Specialty Crop Farmers: Alternative Land Access with Moses Momanyi of Dusk to Dawn Farm and Dayna Burtness of Nettle Valley Farm – Join us for a series of online forums this winter to address resiliency on our farms. From the changing climate to the external and internal pressures impacting our farms\, our strength lies in coming together collectively to support one another and to provide inspiration for addressing these challenges. We will be bringing farmers together to collectively increase our resiliency through a series of 4 online forums this winter. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/resiliency-forum-alternative-land-access-for-specialty-crop-growers/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T130000
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CREATED:20220207T181702Z
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SUMMARY:Elderberries
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Byers will focus on production of American elderberry\, a native fruit crop that offers strong possibilities for farmers and value-added processors. The discussion will include choosing a good site for elderberry production\, selecting adapted elderberry cultivars\, establishing and growing this interesting crop\, harvest and processing\, and the economic potential of American elderberry. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/elderberries/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T180000
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SUMMARY:WGF Climate Change Work Group Hosts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join our Climate Change Work Group Chair\, Nancy Turyk\, and WGF leaders for an hour-long meeting on February 10th from 5-6pm. We’ll share updates on our climate change work\, gather your feedback\, and invite your ideas for future work. Come learn more about the Monroe County Climate Readiness and Rural Economic Opportunity Assessment\, updates from our Energy Policy Work Group\, and provide feedback to our Student and Young Professional Work Group on climate communication graphics. We also invite attendees to propose topics for additional breakout groups. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wgf-climate-change-work-group-hosts-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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