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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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Objectives of the workshop series: (1) Share successful experiences in manure management and utilization, (2) educate manure management safety, and (3) showcase potential new technologies in manure management and utilization. Workshop Presentations: 1. Anaerobic digestion (AD) for manure management in the U.S. (Vanessa McKinney, Program Manager for EPA’s AgSTAR Program) 2. In-house broiler litter windrowing […]
A part of the Yale Forest Forum: The Future of Wood Building Products in a Changing Climate Wood is a renewable resource that has wide material applications in many industries. Wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests store carbon and can play an important role in combating climate change. Recent innovations in the use of […]
This highly requested webinar will bring together researchers and practitioners to share updates and stories of success on the ongoing challenge of managing buckthorn in restorations. Researchers from the University of Minnesota will share new developments in the Cover it up! program working to understand if native plants can control buckthorn following removal efforts. Practitioners […]
Are you on a journey of creating a diverse and inclusive organization? Maybe you want to start out but don’t know where to begin, or you’ve had a few small successes, but it still feels difficult. We know that this journey can be daunting for non-profits. So, in this practical, interactive 90-minute webinar, Anj will […]
Visit Larry Knutson Farm for a field day about cover crops. Info here.
Will your community be resilient in the face of more severe weather events and other challenges brought on by climate change? During this session, you'll gain planning tools, resources, and strategies to build community resilience. You'll hear from a team of UW-Madison, Division of Extension educators who will share practical tools and examples of effective […]
Do you own or are you interested in owning a high tunnel or hoop house? Let Grace Summers of VSU Small Farm Outreach Program and her over 30 years of hoop house/high tunnel/greenhouse experience guide you into how to protect and preserve your growing investment going into the winter season. High tunnels are a major […]
Wildly varying Lake Michigan water levels have played havoc with the state’s shoreline and infrastructure. What do we need to know and how can we weigh in? The Great Lakes region will spend nearly $2 billion over the next five years combating coastal damage exacerbated by climate change, according to a recent survey of local […]
Interest in the development of offshore wind is continuing to grow, as more governments and industries are committing to the net-zero goals. This trend is gaining momentum in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) as well. Energy generated by offshore wind will be an important component of reaching net-zero emissions. In order to ensure that […]
Join River Country RCD for the Fall Grazing Conference. Info here.
Climate change impacts wetlands, but not all wetland types and locations are at equal risk. Find out what types of wetlands are most vulnerable, what site-level factors can improve resiliency, and most importantly, what resources are available to help you create a customized adaptation plan for your specific site. Ryan O’Connor is an ecologist who […]
Good oat production starts with matching desired traits with a variety that can deliver. Farmer Matt Miller usually grows two oat varieties every year and in 2021 he tested three varieties in an on-farm research trial. Join Matt and PFI staffer Lydia English as they share takeaways from variety trials and discuss considerations for variety […]
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