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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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Please mark your calendars for March 2-5, 2021, when Wisconsin Land and Water will be hosting its FIRST VIRTUAL CONFERENCE. This interactive, virtual conference will include: Timely, engaging sessions, discussions, and roundtables, many with opportunities to earn CEUs and PDHs Plenty of opportunities to network and visit our sponsors Silent auction Poster contest judging Annual […]
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting four virtual Manure Applicator Training – Level 1 / Manure 101. Designed for employees of both for-hire manure applicators and farmers applying their own manure, this 3-hour training covers the basics of manure spill response, setbacks and regulations, neighbor relations and equipment/manure gas safety.
Wetter weather patterns and fieldwork challenges have led many producers to consider purchasing their own tile plow or adding to their existing drainage system. Knowing how to properly design, lay out and install a system prevents costly mistakes. Extension in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa are partnering to host a 4-day virtual Tile Drainage School, 8AM – 12PM CT on March 8, 9, 11 and 16 for producers and tile contractors.
Dr. Debbie Page, research soil scientist with the Rocky Mountain Research Station, will talk about forest management and woody biomass-derived biochar, its properties and how it helps to build resilient ecosystems. To learn more about the event, click click here.
This Sustainable Strategies Webinar will provide an overview of the following WDNR grant programs. Learn more about grant eligibility and application instructions, as well as examples on how local governments can leverage their resources with these grants. Attendees will also be joined by representatives from the Cities of Janesville and Eau Claire. For more information, visit […]
Join Wisconsin FSA for a four-part webinar series providing information about tools and resources available to producers. Each session will target a specific subset of resources, and producers and industry members are encouraged to attend all that apply to their operation. All events are free to participate in and will include a Question & Answer […]
Farm Ready Research is Extension’s agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Join the webinars to learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to farm management resources. Sessions begin December 2020 and run through April 2021. Review the program topics and descriptions below. Click the “Register Now” […]
This year, instead of our annual Farm and Rural Lobby Day, Wisconsin Farmers Union is engaging members in the biennial budget process. The state budget funds a wide range of public programs and services from education to transportation to conservation. This is a great opportunity for WFU members to advocate for state investment in family […]
The Cover Crops Research and Outreach Project (CCROP), UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agriculture, the UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program, and the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute are pleased to offer three virtual lunch hour programs highlighting current cover crop and conservation research and outreach efforts around Wisconsin. The 3 programs are designed for farmers, agronomists, […]
"Let's Get Green and Growing" is a free on-line event sponsored by the Columbia County Master Gardener Association, Inc. It begins at 9:20 am and concludes by 1:40 pm on March 20, 2021. It features four presentations: Zannah Crowe, "Creating a Garden of Four Season Interest"; Ann Pearce, "Addressing Invasive Species with Citizen Science"; Carol Shirk, "Minor […]
Register today for the next event in the Climate & Energy Series! Join us at noon on March 24th as we welcome Gary Besaw (Former Tribal Chair, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin) and Bill Davis (Senior Legal Analyst, River Alliance of Wisconsin). Join us online as the two discuss the integral role that "systems thinking" […]
The Division of Extension is hosting Badger Crop Connect Spring Series for timely crop updates for Wisconsin. All meetings will be on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month starting at 12:30. Each meeting will be approximately one hour. One hour of continuing education units will be available for CCAs. March 10: Wheat Management […]
The March Soil Health Digital Cafe will feature Brian Doughtry from Iowa State University, where he will discuss how different management practices affect soil health corn and soybean systems. For more information, visit this website.
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 […]
These meetings feature topics on: how to get up and going with your grazing operation; fine tuning and optimizing the grass on your existing operation; and grazing cover crops, how do they fit into the grazing operation. For more information on the talks and speakers, make sure to follow this link. Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 […]
UW-Madison Division of Extension Natural Resources Educator, Tony Johnson, will provide an overview of the 'Farm Forest Initiative.' The initiative is a systematic effort to deliver forestry outreach and resources tailored to agricultural producers in Wisconsin. This talk will outline key findings from a recent statewide needs assessment, cover the most important forestry resources currently […]
Despite being The Prairie State the Illinois and neighboring states’ prairies have been heavily converted due to human use, and many of those that remain are degraded. Research in the relatively new discipline of restoration ecology provides insights that practitioners use to restore diversity, function and resilience to these landscapes influenced by anthropogenic change. A […]
The Discovery Farms Programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin concluded a conservation innovation grant project focused on water quality and soil health on tile drained fields in the fall of 2020. They are ready to bring to you key lessons learned from this project and how the data can be used in future strategies to meet […]
Join Dr. Mark Renz to learn more about weed management for greater success of your pollinator plantings! He will share his research about the impact of cover crops, herbicides and mowing on establishing native plants for pollinators. Results from over 30 pollinator plantings in Wisconsin will provide insight as to what factors you should consider […]
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