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SUMMARY:The Art of the Chart: Simple Tips to Improve Your Data Viz Game
DESCRIPTION:It’s a complex world\, and the need for clear communication has never been greater. This learning series provides opportunities to build your science communication skills and reflect on how to tell meaningful stories about your work. Hosted by the Lake Superior Reserve’s Coastal Training Program and the Lake Superior Collaborative\, this series is designed to help you gain confidence in your communication skills whether you are a scientific researcher\, government employee\, or in any line of work related to science or Lake Superior coastal management. This series will alternate between virtual workshops and webinars from January through May of 2021. \nThis session will borrow lessons from cognitive brain science and graphic design best practice to help us improve the way we display data to our audiences. This short course will provide you with some quick pointers and tips to help you improve your charts and graphics design. In this mini-workshop\, you will learn to: \n\nRecognize common chart design pitfalls\nUse handy tricks to “cut the clutter” from charts and focus your audience’s attention\nThink about every element of chart as part of a clear story
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/the-art-of-the-chart-simple-tips-to-improve-your-data-viz-game/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
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UID:915-1622124000-1622127600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Considerations for Resiliency in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:In agricultural watersheds\, shifting climate patterns present an immediate and localized risk to both farm productivity and downstream aquatic ecosystems. During this webinar\, Dr. Mark Williams of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service will present research exploring long-term trends in rainfall amount\, intensity and timing within the Maumee River-Western Lake Erie Basin.  The research findings indicate that increasing rainfall amount and intensity\, combined with increasing hydrologic connectivity and accumulating nutrient stores in the Maumee watershed over the past four decades\, create significant challenges for contemporary approaches to dissolved phosphorus load mitigation. \nNo registration is required. Access the webinar shortly before 3:00 pm ET at https://nrcs.adobeconnect.com/ceap2/ \nQuestions? Contact Liz Marshall at elizabeth.marshall@usda.gov
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/conservation-considerations-for-resiliency-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210601T142710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T143731Z
UID:959-1622628000-1622631600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation: Financial Assurance–Part II
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 2\, from 10:00-11:00 a.m.\, Wisconsin Land+Water will be leading the second webinar in a three-part series on non-metallic mine reclamation. Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation: Financial Assurance-Part II will discuss the following financial assurance areas: \n\nAmount and duration\nDetermining the amount\nDisputes\nCertificate of completion and release\n\nRegister by Tuesday\, June 1\, at 10:00 a.m.\, at https://conta.cc/2M4rnLl \nMore information: https://wisconsinlandwater.org/training/statewide-training-events
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/non-metallic-mine-reclamation-financial-assurance-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210525T153824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T153824Z
UID:916-1622642400-1622647800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:MOSES Organic Field Day: Mhonpaj's Garden
DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual tour of the newly constructed high tunnel at Mhonpaj’s Garden\, the first farm in the Hmong community in Minnesota to be certified organic. MOSES Organic Specialist Mhonpaj Lee offers tips on high tunnel selection\, building\, and vegetable production in a protected environment. \nRegister here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/moses-organic-field-day-mhonpajs-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210604
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CREATED:20210525T155014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T155014Z
UID:919-1622678400-1622764799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Online Course: Culvert Design for Stream Connectivity and Aquatic Organism Passage
DESCRIPTION:This course is intended to offer culvert designers consistent information for developing public waters culvert projects with respect to aquatic organism passage (fish passage) and stream connectivity. Attendees will learn how to apply best practices and appropriate calculations\, starting from the basis of field-identified stream metrics. \nThis is a free workshop.  Once registered\, it begins with a self-paced learning component\, available to participants for two weeks\, followed by an instructor-led interactive online session. \nLearn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/online-course-culvert-design-for-stream-connectivity-and-aquatic-organism-passage/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210525T155745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T155745Z
UID:922-1623063600-1623067200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Cultivating Local Farm Economies: Planning\, Zoning and Emerging Issues in Agritourism
DESCRIPTION:MSU Extension is pleased to present a new webinar series focused on education around local planning and zoning\, the Michigan Right to Farm Act and emerging Agritourism strategies.\n\nJune 7 – Introduction to Agritourism and Local Planning and Zoning\nJune 14 – Understanding Local Zoning\, RTF\, and Farm Market GAAMPS\nJune 21 – Agritourism and Value-Added Processing\nJune 28 – Emerging Issues in Agritourism\n\nWebinars will feature speakers from MSU Extension’s Land Use and Community Food Systems Teams as well as testimonials from farmers who have successfully navigated the local planning and zoning environment to ensure successful agritourism ventures. This series is intended for many different audiences including local planning and zoning professionals and board members\, new and existing agritourism operators\, local tourism promoters and professionals and anyone else with an interest in this timely and relevant topic.\n\nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/webinar-series-cultivating-local-farm-economies-planning-zoning-and-emerging-issues-in-agritourism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210525T160418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T160418Z
UID:928-1623090600-1623094200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wetlands as Solutions to our Water Issues in Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what wetlands are\, why they’re important\, their current state\, and what you can do to care for these natural treasures. Historically viewed as wastelands\, wetland loss was rampant in Wisconsin for many decades. The legacy of wetland loss has contributed to many of our current natural resource and societal problems such as increased flooding\, decreased water quality\, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat. Tracy Hames will present wetlands from a new perspective\, showing how we can use them as solutions to the water-related issues we face\, especially flooding. \nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wetlands-as-solutions-to-our-water-issues-in-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210601T143628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T143628Z
UID:960-1623146400-1623153600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Plant Condition Inventory and Evaluation Training
DESCRIPTION:Starting June 8 from 10:00am–12:00pm\, this course provides an introduction to the pasture evaluation approach known as Pasture Condition Scoring (PCS).  You’ll learn about the ten indicators of pasture health commonly used in PCS and some tools for evaluating the indicators.  You will also learn how to complete the PCS scoresheet\, which guides pasture condition scoring in the field. \nThe course will include the virtual Microsoft Teams portion as well as a 3-hour field portion (location and dates are TBD). \nRegister by Friday\, June 4\, at https://conta.cc/3yI9sOg \nCourse information here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wisconsin-plant-condition-inventory-and-evaluation-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210525T163245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T163245Z
UID:931-1623153600-1623157200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Planting Green
DESCRIPTION:This edition of the Producer-Led Webinar Series will cover agronomic and management considerations in planting corn into rye as well as planting corn into alfalfa. We will look at cover crop planting dates and seeding rates\, herbicide programs\, nitrogen management and more. \nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/planting-green/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T201244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T201351Z
UID:1002-1623169800-1623169800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Farmland to Shoreland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field day at two Shawano County farms to learn about interseeding\, grazing and how you can protect your lakeshore. \n4:30 PM – Interseeding\nW2648 River Road\, Bonduel\, WI 54107 \n6:30 PM – Grazing\nW5497 County Road BE\, Shawano\, WI 54107 \nInformation and registration here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/farmland-to-shoreland/
LOCATION:Shawano\, Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T165709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T165709Z
UID:972-1623229200-1623243600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Farming with Soil Life Short Course
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, participants will discuss common soil invertebrates\, their ecology and roles in soil health\, scouting methods\, and management strategies to increase beneficial soil animal populations. \nXerces presenters Stephanie Frischie and Jennifer Hopwood will be joined by farmer and soil health specialist Barry Fisher.  For more information such as the course agenda and learning objectives\, please click here.  Closed captioning will be available during this short course. \nRegister: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2URCADPBSUKUTmVnrSTIkw  \n 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/farming-with-soil-life-short-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T170221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T170221Z
UID:974-1623240000-1623243600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Accepting Payments from Customers using Food Assistance Programs
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Departments of Health Services (DHS) and Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection is hosting a webinar provide information to farmers\, farmers market managers\, and farmer organizations on the steps and requirements involved with accepting Food Assistance Program payment methods. The webinar will discuss how to do the following: \n\nRegister as a retailer for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/FoodShare\nAccept payments from Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards as well as senior and Women\, Infants\, and Children (WIC) voucher checks\nObtain free EBT card processing equipment and have transaction fees covered\n\nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/accepting-payments-from-customers-using-food-assistance-programs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T170801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T170801Z
UID:975-1623247200-1623250800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Using Social Norms to Promote Conservation Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the North Central Region Water Network\, this webinar will discuss how conservation professionals can use social norms to promote adoption of conservation practices. What do we know about social norms and how they impact the agricultural community? \nInformation here. \nRegister here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/using-social-norms-to-promote-conservation-adoption/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210525T163759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T163759Z
UID:933-1623261600-1623261600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Earth Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the unique environmental\, cultural\, and geological history of Sacred Earth. Randy Poelma will guide us through the vast restoration efforts that are taking place to transition the land back to prairie and crucial pollinator habitat. \nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/sacred-earth-field-day/
LOCATION:Sacred Earth\, S7560 US HWY 12\, North Freedom\, WI
CATEGORIES:Extension Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T171745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T171745Z
UID:977-1623319200-1623322800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Opportunities for New NRCS NWQI Watersheds
DESCRIPTION:Designed for state source water coordinators\, state and local NRCS\, utilities\, conservation districts\, and other source water partners\, this webinar will discuss the importance of initiating or continuing conversations with NRCS before the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) deadline on July 9\, 2021. \nYou will hear the state NRCS perspective on NWQI and its source water protection opportunities\, as well as tips for engaging with NRCS at the state and local levels. \nRegistration and information here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/opportunities-for-new-nrcs-nwqi-watersheds/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T172429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T172429Z
UID:978-1623319200-1623322800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Biomass Utilization Centers: A New Approach for Optimal forest Management
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Nate Anderson\, a research forester at the Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station in Missoula\, Montana\, will discuss his work on bioenergy and bioproducts research and development\, focusing on the following: \n\nSustainable and economically efficient forest biomass management and production systems\nCompetitive low-emissions biofuels and bioenergy conversion technologies deployed in the forest sector\nInformation and tools for decision-making and policy analysis related to forest biomass utilization\n\nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/biomass-utilization-centers-a-new-approach-for-optimal-forest-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T172821Z
UID:980-1623330000-1623333600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:What You Can Do to Protect Water Quality at Home
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a statewide effort to improve water quality in Illinois rivers and the Gulf of Mexico. This webinar will discuss the ways your family can improve the world’s water quality at home. Topics include rain gardens\, leaf management\, and lawn care. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/what-you-can-do-to-protect-water-quality-at-home/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T173133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T173133Z
UID:981-1623337200-1623340800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:From Cover to Cover: A Systems Approach to Cover Cropping
DESCRIPTION:Using historical data from Vernon County\, Adam Kramer\, cofounder of Black Sand Granary LLC\, will discuss the “why” behind using cover crops\, fundamentals and logistics of aerial seeding\, how to incorporate these practices into your current operation by being proactive\, and funding opportunities. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/from-cover-to-cover-a-systems-approach-to-cover-cropping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T174524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T174524Z
UID:984-1623340800-1623344400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Do it for Wildlife: Pull Invasives\, Plant Natives
DESCRIPTION:Transform your yard and nearby open spaces into habitat where wildlife can find food and shelter! In this webinar\, participants will learn to identify and remove invasive species and replace them with productive native plants and learn how to start a new HABITAT™. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/do-it-for-wildlife-pull-invasives-plant-natives/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T175103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T175103Z
UID:986-1623340800-1623344400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly Monitors Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:The first Dragonfly Monitors Meetup of the summer will be held at Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory. Upper Sugar Board President Robert Bohanan will help you to identify dragonflies found around the pond & will answer any questions you may have about monitoring! \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/dragonfly-monitors-meet-up/
LOCATION:Whalen Pond\, Verona\, Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T175421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T175428Z
UID:988-1623664800-1623668400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Weber’s Farm Store: Six Generations of Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Weber Farms\, is a sixth generation Wisconsin Century Farm located in Marshfield\, WI. Weber’s Farm Store has been in operation since 1955 and now offers a full range of dairy products\, from pasteurized milks and creams\, to kefir\, ground beef\, ice cream\, local butter\, and an extensive line of cheese. Joellen (Weber) Heiman as she shres pieces of Weber Farms family history and their products. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/webers-farm-store-six-generations-of-resiliency/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T193547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T193609Z
UID:989-1623765600-1623771000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Queering Farming: Celebrating Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with LGBTTQAI+ farmers\, ranchers\, and tenders of land! Join Nikiko Masumoto (she/her/hers) of Masumoto Family Farm\,  Nikola Alexandre of Shelterwood Collective (he/him/they/theirs)\, and Dede Bois (she/her/hers) of Root Down Farm to discuss the challenges and opportunities for accessing land and resources\, the assumptions of what farming is\, and the creative ways that marginalized folx have found to connect with and tend the rest of nature. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/queering-farming-celebrating-pride-month/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T193934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T193934Z
UID:992-1623844800-1623848400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Solarization and Biosolarization: Harnessing the Sun and Organic Matter to Control Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Biosolarization is a new innovation in the realm of weed control. Different from the commonly known practice of solarization\, which uses clear plastic sheeting on moist soil to thermally terminate a variety of pest species\, biosolarization includes the use of organic matter in the form of compost\, cover crops\, manure or other materials such as pomace or nut hulls. The addition of organic matter can accelerate the process by encouraging anaerobic soil disinfestation. The carbon from organic material produces chemicals with bio-pesticidal activity. The combination of these natural chemicals and heat acts like a fumigant and eliminates soil-borne pests and weed species. \nThis presentation will cover theoretical concepts as well as results from field trials. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/solarization-and-biosolarization-harnessing-the-sun-and-organic-matter-to-control-weeds/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T194411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T194411Z
UID:994-1623924000-1623927600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Identifying Sources of Contaminants in Urban Stormwater and Evaluation of Their Removal Efficacy Through Urban Best Management Practices
DESCRIPTION:Precipitation events in urban areas often result in stormwater runoff containing a diverse array of chemical contaminants with recent evidence suggesting that these include trace organic compounds (TrOCs)\, including pharmaceuticals\, personal care products and pesticides. This webinar will discuss the findings of a study characterizing sources of TrOCs and their potential contribution to groundwater through infiltration practices. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/identifying-sources-of-contaminants-in-urban-stormwater-and-evaluation-of-their-removal-efficacy-through-urban-best-management-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210525T174232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T174232Z
UID:936-1623929400-1623933000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Ownership Pathways in Agroforestry
DESCRIPTION:Alley cropping offers exciting possibilities for multiple farmers operating in partnership on the same land. This webinar will explore long-term partnerships between tree crop farmers and alley crop farmers\, with special focus on rent dynamics and the long-term planning required when integrating trees into agricultural settings. Alley cropping systems explored will include chestnuts\, small fruits\, and timber. \nFollow this link to learn more and register.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/ownership-pathways-in-agroforestry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T194717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T194717Z
UID:995-1623931200-1623938400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Compost on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in soil health? Join us for a virtual field day on compost as a tool for improving soils. Keynote speaker Phil Foster will share details from his many years of producing and applying significant amounts of compost on his central coast fruit and vegetable farms. Will Bakx of Renewable Sonoma will describe the covered aerated static pile composting system and on-farm composting education at Shone Farm. SRJC faculty member Dr. Josh Beniston will introduce the Shone Farm Healthy Soils Demonstration Project that is utilizing compost to improve soil health in pastures. A panel of expert growers of both wine grapes and vegetables will share the nuts and bolts from their experiences with using compost in their farming systems. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/compost-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Agrometer Self-Propelled Dribble Bar Applicator
DESCRIPTION:See a live demonstration of a new technology that allows liquid manure to be applied to standing corn. Agrometer\, a Danish company\, is providing an SDS 8000 machine for farmers to learn more about and ask questions. In addition to the demonstration\, attendees will receive information about how the technology might transform the way nutrients are managed in the soil with little damage to growing crops. \nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/field-day-agrometer-self-propelled-dribble-bar-applicator/
LOCATION:Jon-De Farm\, Baldwin\, WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210608T195214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T195214Z
UID:997-1623954600-1623958200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Insect Pest Management in Small Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Do you have raised bed gardens\, plants in containers\, or a small community garden plot? Have you also dealt with insects and want to know how to reduce their damage? If so\, this talk is for you. This webinar will discuss a variety of different approaches to manage insect pests in small garden settings. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/insect-pest-management-in-small-gardens/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210525T175112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T175112Z
UID:940-1624107600-1624107600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Converting to Organic and Regenerative Fruit Production
DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Reittinger to learn more about converting from conventional fruit production to organic/regenerative. Grandview Orchard and Nursery is a U-pick and farm store featuring 30 varieties of apples near Antigo\, WI. Lisa will share her expertise and experiences with understory management\, sap analysis and disease management as well as marketing logistics for on-farm sales. \nUse this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/converting-to-organic-and-regenerative-fruit-production/
LOCATION:Grandview Orchard and Nursery\, Antigo\, WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145543
CREATED:20210525T175457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T175457Z
UID:943-1624111200-1624116600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Columbia County meet-up at Conservation Day by the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join other Columbia County Farmers Union members at the Conservation Day by the Lake event to learn about the conservation initiatives going on in your area. A day of learning at Schoepp Farms! Featuring keynote speaker Rick Clark\, a fifth generation farmer using no-till and cover crops on his 7000 acre farm in Warren Co. Indiana. \nThis field day will cover everything from getting more out of your cover crops with grazing\, manure management with low disturbance manure injectors\, reducing inputs by planting green\, and improving the profitability of your farm while protecting water and improving soil health. \nFind out more information here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/columbia-county-meet-up-at-conservation-day-by-the-lake/
LOCATION:Schoepp Farms\, N2007 E Harmon Rd.\, Lodi\, WI
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Farmers Union":MAILTO:bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com
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