Conservation Professional Training ProgramConservation Professional Training ProgramLooking to stay up to date on your CEUs? Have producers asking conservation-specific questions you don’t feel confident answering? Looking to host a training and want to avoid conflicts for your audience? You have come to the right place.
Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Nutrient and Pest Management Program (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training will provide the basics of nutrient management including why use nutrient management, how to soil sample, soil test interpretation, soil pH management, manure and […]
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3 events,The event will gather developing research regarding harmful algal blooms (HABs) and provide a space to discuss how to improve outreach and engagement to stakeholders impacted by HABs. Topics will cover state and regional HAB responses, as well as research that covers HABs impacts on animal and human health. The symposium will also feature research […]
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Grazing livestock can be a profitable endeavor on par or exceeding the returns from other agricultural enterprises. Aaron Pape, grazier and Farm Business Instructor for Northeast WI Technical College, will demonstrate how management choices like extended grazing, winder feeding strategies, overheads, and enterprise selection impact the farm's finances. Register here.
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Tiffany LaShae has farmed all around the world, from rural Wisconsin to St. Paul to Uganda and Ghana. She has worked with soils ranging from less than 1% to 8% organic matter and has gained insight into growing vegetables successfully and sustainably in a wide variety of conditions. Join Tiffany to learn about her experiences, and to […]
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This Zoom meeting will be a great opportunity to learn about what the National Grazing Land Coalition (NatGLC) has been up to, ask grazing related questions, network with other graziers from around the country, and let the NatGLC know what successes, challenges, and/or ideas you might have! Register here.
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2 events,Wisconsin’s premier agribusiness industry event will feature over 25 Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits and an interactive trade show. In addition to the educational sessions, this year’s Classic will also include the WABA Awards program, scholarship recipient recognition and an engaging opening general session. Learn more here.
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These three webinars are to assist local governments (and others that are interested) with navigating the regulatory framework associated with high-risk priority aquatic invasive species. The webinars will illustrate regional case studies. Register here.
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These conversations will be a space for producers and ag professionals to connect across state lines, learn what the latest social science and data say about how to better engage new farmers on conservation, and hear what is actually working from your peers across the Midwest. Each discussion will focus on a specific topic related […]
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Webinar attendees will learn about a binational effort (Canada and US) to build automated or semi-automated monitoring approaches and algorithms to monitor coastal Great Lakes wetlands. Laura will share examples for the St. Louis River Estuary and Bad River pilot sites. Attendees will learn about methods to routinely map surface water and vegetation inundation extent […]
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Measuring and assessing soil health is critical for understanding how changes in agronomic management practices affect the capability of soil to support cropping systems. In this presentation, the Soil Health Institute will present an evaluation of the economics of adopting Soil Health Management Systems developed from 125 interviews with farmers and accounting for changes in […]
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Join this introductory workshop to gain an understanding the components of Farm Transition Planning. Retiring farmers and non-operating landowners interested in long-term sustainable practices and beginning farmers accessing land will have the chance to hear from peers who are in the process or who have already completed a farm transition. Learn more here.
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Take a deeper dive into microbiology and composting! Microbially diverse compost is increasingly being recognized as an effective way to inoculate and maintain healthy soil biology. Kassie Brown of Potter Ridge Farm will give a presentation about how she looks for organisms in compost and what she found in the samples. The presentation will also […]
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Don’t miss information about ways farmers like yourself can improve soil health, learn about cover crops, remain profitable—and even more marketable—by using sustainable techniques that build up natural resilience to weather extremes, pests, and weeds. Learn from educators, researchers, experts, and local Illinois farmers! Speakers include Ray Archuleta, Dr. Joel Gruver, and others. Learn more […]
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Focus on Forage is a FREE, 7-part Extension webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin. January 13 Managing for High Quality Corn Silage January 20 Strategies for Achieving Alfalfa Production Goals January 27 Optimizing Production of Grass and Mixed Grass Forages February 3 Using Small […]
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By following a few proven recommendations for site preparation, planting, and managing pollinator habitat can produce significant results and benefits. This webinar will outline some of those key considerations along with new opportunities to access free pollinator seed mixtures and technical guidance through support from the National Corn Growers Association and others. Learn more here.
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Topics include: How to procure science-based forest carbon credits from landowners in your state or supply chain (the RISE framework – real, immediate, scalable, efficient) How data is democratizing access to forest carbon markets How market mechanisms can achieve balance on the landscape encompassing forest values beyond just timber - including carbon, biodiversity, wildfire mitigation […]
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We now know the importance of soil microorganisms as a way to enhance soil health and fertility on the farm. There are a lot of new products on the market claiming to enhance soil biology. Chat with us as we break down the important principles of soil health and how to evaluate if a product […]
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This virtual summit will focus on the Wisconsin rural economy with an eye toward innovative strategies to foster economic opportunities and well-being. The summit will provide an overview of historical and current trends in the Wisconsin rural economy, look to lessons learned from rural communities, and focus on proactive strategies that Wisconsin’s smaller and rural communities […]
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5 events,Save the date for the Conservation Partnership Training. Attendees will learn about WI Land+Water, Standards Oversight Council (SOC), agency partners (DATCP, DNR, NRCS), Pheasants Forever, Trout Unlimited, and the Conservation Professional Training Program. Contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org with any questions.
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January 26 (9:00-11:30 a.m.) - We will start with a welcome from Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance. This will be followed by a panel session made of farmers and nutritionists discussing their use of cover crops as alternative forages. Come ready to ask questions! We will wrap up the event with […]
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Join for an informational webinar "visit" with retired NRCS State Conservationists on the subject of Building and Maintaining Conservation Partnerships. The webinar will be an informal format for state conservation agency staff, executives, NRCS leaders, and partners to visit and share ideas, techniques, and strategies for building and maintaining strong conservation partnerships at the local, […]
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In December of 2020, American Farmland Trust's Dr. Michelle Perez (Water Initiative Director) and Dr. Emily Cole (Climate and Agriculture Program Manager for New England) published "A Guide to Water Quality, Climate, Social, and Economic Outcomes Estimate Tools: Quantifying Outcomes to Accelerate Farm Conservation Practice Adoption." The guide features 14 outcomes estimation tools and two […]
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Join us for this webinar as we discuss which cover crops, herbs, and cut flowers best support pollinators, predators, parasitoids, and have extra value for culinary or ornamental use. Cover crops, herbs, and cut flowers provide forage and nesting sites for pollinators and natural enemies of crop pests (such as wasps, flies, and beetles). Learn […] |
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Silvopasture is an agroforestry system that combines trees and forages with livestock management. Join us while we discuss the fundamentals of silvopasture and hear from landowners and professionals on their experiences in implementing silvopasture as a land management practice. In addition, learn how to use a soil health kit and about soil health training programs […]
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Speakers will describe the state of soils in high tunnels and some issues of concern. Participants will learn about soil health measures, the effects of soil disturbance, and interactions between nutrient management and cover crops. Learn more here.
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The January Soil Health Digital Cafe will feature Dr. Jason Rowntree of Michigan State University. He is leading research on regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration using Adaptive Multi-paddock grazing. He is looking for answers to the current debate - do cattle help or hurt the environment. He will present five years of research evaluating various […]
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Precision ag technology is used to make a variety of agronomic management decisions on farms. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever support agricultural producers by assisting them in understanding how their farm specific data can serve as a guide to identifying areas where management changes and conservation programs can improve the profitability of low-yielding areas. Register […]
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In this webinar, you can: Ask a panel of industry experts your most pressing soil health questions from 2020 Hear their recap of key milestones since the start of the growing season Learn more about the base offer of The Indigo Carbon Program, which can help you unlock new revenue streams through soil enrichment Register […]
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Nitrogen is a widely-used, essential input to crop production. In many regions of the United States, nitrogen from farms has leaked into drinking water and caused adverse health impacts. These health impacts include methemoglobinemia, a condition that inhibits the blood’s ability to carry oxygen around the body. This workshop hosted by the Environmental Health Matters Initiative […]
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Nutrient and sediment losses from agricultural watersheds have impacts on aquatic and marine ecosystems of the U.S. Improving agricultural water quality requires planning and voluntary installation of new conservation practices through producer engagement. Practices must be selected and located to be effective based on a watershed assessment, and appropriate for each landscape and each individual […]
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Before you start planning and ordering seeds for this year's garden, be sure to tune in to this webinar featuring Brian Downing. During the webinar, Brian will share his practical insights on how gardeners and small-acreage farmers can apply the six principles of soil health to increase diversity, potentially integrate livestock, and grow cover crops […]
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