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Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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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! Information and registration here.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Information […]
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. […]
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. […]
The Green Thumb Gardening series will give you the practical knowledge to keep your home garden thriving! University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension educators and local horticulture experts will provide in-depth and accessible information for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener. Information and registration here.
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