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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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Farmland protection is critical to preserving our ability to grow food for our communities in the future, among many other benefits including mitigating climate change and that sustainable agriculture can provide. Proactively protecting farmland is more important now more than ever, given accelerating farmland loss and increasing urban development pressure on peri-urban and rural landscapes […]
From deer in crops to bio-security, wildlife can have a major effect on agriculture. We review a variety of approaches to solving ag-related wildlife problems and improving habitat for healthy wildlife populations. Info here.
Join Dr. Arianna Bozzolo, Research Director at the California Organic Center, to learn about industrial hemp and explore the future of this new industry and its research priorities. Info here.
This free webinar will explore some of the different ways the small farms community can develop greater resilience by adopting agroforestry practices. Agroforestry describes a wide range of land-use practices that combine farming (of plants, animals, fungi) with trees, shrubs and forest ecosystems. Agroforestry can help provide new opportunities to increase farm income while also […]
People are the ultimate drivers of change. That is no exception when it comes to achieving clean water and conservation goals in the Midwest. Human capital, or an individual’s skills and confidence to perform their job, is a critical ingredient of the power of people. Yet, in watershed management, it is a limiting and often […]
Connect with fellow women in agriculture while learning about how Prairie Strips can support conservation and farm viability. Build relationships with agricultural service providers who can help you implement this innovation. Info here.
Land access, land transition, and land legacy are important topics that touch most of us in relationship with food, agriculture, and the land around us. The Land Stewardship Project invites members, allies, and those who care about LSP's work on these topics to join us for a Land Access/Land Legacy Forum discussion. We will share […]
Our theme for this gathering is a lesson that the past year brought home to many: Nature is Essential. We are excited to announce the dates - and format - for our 2021 Annual Fall Conference. Please join fellow EE practitioners from across the state virtually on November 11th and in person at Bay Beach […]
Bioneers 2021 will make the connections from ancient wisdom of forests to the visionary struggles of Amazonian First Peoples to protect the rainforest – from the wisdom of trauma for healing to Ecological Medicine and health equity – from the genius of the biophilic design revolution to designing nature-based infrastructures – from the Green New […]
The Leadership Boot Camp Training Series was designed by the Promotion and Education Committee to serve as a fast-paced, challenging, one-day training session based on topics the WFBF Leadership Institute covers. Boot Camp gives Farm Bureau members the opportunity to get leadership development training but only commit to a few hours of training. The committee […]
To forge partnerships among citizens, scientists, and professionals to foster the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs for today and tomorrow. NALMS is not focused on professionals, academic researchers, or any smaller interest group alone. Rather NALMS is a melting pot, welcoming anyone interested in lakes. Info here.
Need help with nutrient management this season? To assist your efforts, the NPM Program and DATCP will have a team member on-call daily during the planning season. For each week, they will have SnapPlus open, ready to answer your soil test, manure, fertilizer, and general SnapPlus and nutrient management questions. Info here.
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