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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This online, instructor-led course is designed to give conservation professionals an introduction to soil science and how soils information is used in the conservation planning process. Participants will be introduced to several common soil properties and interpretations as well as an overview of soil survey map unit design and composition. Participants will learn how to […] Join us for the National Watershed Coalition Webinar on Seven Principles for Selling Conservation, using those principles to sell several aspects of Watershed Project work, including addressing mitigation efforts, and the importance and opportunities for buffer and riparian development. Our featured presenter is Bobby Whitescarver. Registration and info here. |
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1 event,BITS is the DNR’s online system to track BMPs implemented through certain pollution abatement programs. DNR will be hosting the following webinars to help you prepare and submit data in BITS: Targeted Runoff Management Grants in BITS – Thursday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. In this webinar, we will dive into BITS and walk through […] |
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Badger Crop Connect, is finishing up the 2021 growing season with several webinars in September and October. This series provides agronomists, crop consultants and farmers timely crop updates for Wisconsin during the growing season. This session is on Winter Wheat and Soil Carbon: Randy Jackson presenting Are there […]
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Join us as we discuss where forced aeration and preprocessing came from and how NRCS, through a simple Conservation Innovation Grant nearly twenty years ago, help mold this alternative to static pile composting. During this webinar, how the science of composting is harnessed and optimized through preprocessing and forced aeration and how NRCS and industry […] |
8 events,The Minnesota Nutrition Conference, now in its 82nd year, is a highly regarded and well-known livestock nutrition conference in the upper Midwest. This conference delivers leading-edge, research-based knowledge to advance sustainable production of beef, dairy, poultry, and swine. This annual event is presented by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota, and University of […] Join us for a selection of talks covering the latest MAISRC research on zebra mussels, spiny water fleas, watermilfoil, genetic biocontrol, and much more. Register here.
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The agenda is: 9:00 Check-in 9:15 Introductions 9:30 Waterhemp management and soybean herbicide program decisions Dr. Rodrigo Werle 10:00 Corn rootworm & 2021 summer updates Bryan Jensen 10:30 Tar spot in 2021 Dr. Damon Smith 11:00 Cover crops for weed management Nick Arneson 11:30 Combine cleaning Dan Smith
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To start the day, we'll be stopping at Jennie-O Turkey to hear how they manage ever-changing trends and regulations, including animal care and water use. Next, the bus will head to Four Mile Creek Dairy to learn how this family dairy farm enriches their land while mitigating soil erosion. While here, we will enjoy lunch […]
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This webinar will explore the complexities of forest degradation due to poor forest management and planning. We will gain a basic understanding of land-use history as it pertains to forest degradation and how misconceptions of forest ecology have led to poor forest management. Then we will learn how forest products markets (or lack thereof) play […]
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In this webinar, bat experts and advocates will take the audience deep into some of these other-worldly landscapes and discuss why caves and karst formations must be protected. The panel will highlight the most pressing threats that bats face and explain how anyone can help make a bat-friendly community, above and below the ground, during […]
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Barr Farms has raised livestock and Certified Organic mixed vegetables on a fragipan (shallow soil) in the Ohio River Valley for 13 years. In response to increasing climate challenges – heavy rain events, high humidity all year, wetter than normal summers, and the possibility of droughts in the fall – Adam and Rae have implemented […]
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Join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County for a stimulating exploration of new approaches to agriculture and the cultural and economic systems underlying it. The focus will be on perennial grains, which don’t need to be replanted every year and don't require destructive monocultures. The program will feature four leaders in this field — […] |
9 events,This popular annual event has been hosted since 2005 in partnership with the American Excelsior Company ErosionLab, one of only a few erosion control testing laboratories in the U.S. This event allows attendees to learn from experienced professionals in the morning session and view product testing under a variety of control measures set up as […]
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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is excited to invite farmers and agriculturists to attend “Leaders of the Land: A State Sustainability Series.” This series of nine tours will take place across the state in each of the Farm Bureau districts, highlighting diverse commodities and sustainability practices. The purpose of the Statewide Sustainability Series is to offer […]
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Aquaponics is the integration of growing plants and fish into one system. Find out how to begin small scale aquaponics systems for hobbyists, schools, and as an enterprise for a farm or urban setting. A small scale aquaponics unit will be demonstrated as part of the workshop. This course is presented by Dr. David Crosby. […]
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Join us at the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station (MARS North -address below) - for a presentation from Adam Abel, NRCS State Grazing Specialist, with his vision for the advancement of grazing in our state. An open discussion will follow. After lunch we will also have the opportunity to tour the new grazing research and projects […]
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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 […]
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An inventory of soil-test levels across North America is published by The Fertilizer Institute (formerly the International Plant Nutrition Institute) every five years, and a new inventory is due out this year from data collected in 2020. The inventory of soil-test levels, nutrient removals, and nutrient balances is useful for evaluating trends over time and […]
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We'll hear from presenters from around the country who will share their personal experiences and lessons learned in moving their natural resource programs to a hybrid platform. They will cover various types of hybrid events, including meetings, trainings, workshops and large-scale conferences, and how to ensure accessibility. This event is open to everyone, but is […]
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The Wisconsin Green Fire (WGF) Annual Meeting this year will focus on the state of our conservation tradition, with a special focus on the students and young professionals joining today’s conservation movement. Our keynote speaker Christine Thomas will share her long experience as Dean of the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point, and her […] |
2 events,Come learn how to make natural plasters, thatch roof, biochar all while eating delicious local food and hanging out with amazing people! Details here. This years event features a Premier Presenter Lineup for Meat and Dairy Goat Producers, as well as a vendors fair and producer networking! Enroll now! Details here. |
4 events,Wormfarm Institute presents Fermentation Fest: Grassland Edition, a two-day celebration of live culture in all its forms. For this special Grassland edition, Wormfarm has partnered with Grassland 2.0 to showcase the possibilities of regenerative, grassland-based agriculture to support healthy ecosystems, communities, and people across the rural urban continuum. This polycultural rural revival will be presented at […]
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Ephraim Swamp is an important wetland bound on the north, east and south sides by the Niagara Escarpment and upland areas. These rare coastal wetlands play a crucial role in preserving the quality of water that flows into Ephraim’s Eagle Harbor and help to prevent flooding in the Village of Ephraim and adjacent coastal areas. […]
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Visit with Savanna Institute staff and see our alley cropping demonstration site at the Silverwood County Park Harvest Fest. This is a great family event where you can learn about agroforestry, the perennial tasting orchard, and alley cropping at the park! Details here. |
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4 events,Each year, NAISMA hosts an annual conference connecting terrestrial and aquatic invasive species management, research, policy, and outreach initiatives and opportunities across North America. This year’s conference is a great deal for anyone who does invasive species management, research, policy, or outreach and education who are looking for an affordable professional development opportunity. Details here. The National Transportation in Indian Country Conference is the one-stop-shop transportation conference FOR TRIBES, BY TRIBES. NTICC offers access to relevant training and an opportunity for Tribal transportation professionals to engage with federal officials and their Tribal transportation peers regarding Tribal transportation issues and challenges. NTICC provides information and resources for all who are committed […]
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Join BJ Werk, Precision Ag and Conservation Specialist with Pheasants Forever, to learn about the precision application of conservation on marginal cropland to increase farming profits and develop essential wildlife habitat. BJ will discuss using input costs, yield data, program resources, and other factors used to identify areas better suited for wildlife habitat than crop […]
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The social sciences are a valuable but often overlooked element of coastal zone management. Issues from marsh restoration to flood mitigation all involve understanding critical human elements— knowledge, values, and attitudes—of the people who live, work, and play in these areas. Topics to choose from for this online course include Understanding Stakeholders, Conducting Interviews, and […] |
6 events,World Dairy Expo serves as a forum for dairy producers, companies, organizations and other dairy enthusiasts to come together to compete, and to exchange ideas, knowledge, technology and commerce Details here.
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Protecting biodiversity is a defining issue of our time as we face the prospect of mass extinction and ecosystem collapse. In this webinar, Quantis and partners will discuss what biodiversity means from a business perspective, how biodiversity concerns can be integrated into existing sustainability strategies, and how this focus can align with current company-wide goals. […]
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Join us for a pasture walk with organic farmer and conservationist Mariann Holm. She will be covering pasture renewal, grazing as conservation, and grazing livestock on pasture with trees. NRCS staff will join us, and talk about how NRCS programs have benefitted Mariann’s farm. Connect with women farmer and landowners, and learn and see how […]
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Certain plant diseases are so horrible or so deadly that composting is not an appropriate way to get rid of affected plants. Come learn about some of these diseases and their proper management. Details here. |
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EPA estimates the benefits of preserving aquatic resources using the water quality index (WQI). The WQI focuses on metrics related to human use, such as recreation, but fails to fully capture aspects important to nonuse values of aquatic ecosystems, such as existence values. Stated preference surveys can quantify the nonuse values of streams and lakes […] |
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This webinar will go through the process of using BITS to apply for MDV funding and submit a plan for funding you’ve received. We’ll talk strategy for applying for MDV funds and planning in the highest-impact watersheds as we walk through the system step-by-step. Intended audience: Counties participating in the MDV program, counties considering participating […]
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Join us for a conversation with those leading the nation’s effort to address racism and the outdoors. Together, we will explore ways we can increase diversity and equity as it relates to outdoor accessibility and engagement. Leaders will also showcase a recently developed Anti-Racism in the Outdoors Resource Guide. Details here.
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When coastal managers need to estimate project value and incorporate economic data, they have several approaches to consider. This training provides information about a benefits-cost analysis, economic impact analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and more. Understanding these basics will help participants identify the appropriate approach and the data needed. You will learn how to Recognize and understand […] |
7 events,Oregon Tilth & Oregon State University’s Center for Small Farms and Community Food Systems will be co-hosting the 5th National Farm Viability Conference in October 2021! Featuring an array of virtual programming, the conference will bring together professionals in the fields of farm and food business planning, financial planning, agricultural financing, crisis management, farmland conservation, […] Theme: "Changes in Amphibian & Reptile Populations Throughout the Midwest." Midwest PARC (MWPARC) invites you to its virtual annual conference — hosted by the Turtle Survival Alliance. The conference will feature keynote speaker Dr. Michael J. Lannoo, Indiana University School of Medicine. Throughout the conference there will be sessions for oral presentations, posters, state updates, […]
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Peter David is a wildlife ecologist with the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission. He originally hailed from a northeastern Wisconsin community best known as Titletown USA. He received his BS and MS degrees in Wildlife Ecology from UW-Madison and then headed north to work for GLIFWC, which was only in its third year of […]
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Gertrud Nürnberg is head of Freshwater Research, a limnological company focusing on the restoration and modeling of eutrophic lakes and reservoirs. She founded this company in 1984, after completing her Ph.D. in biology/limnology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She’s worked with lake associations, governmental agencies, NGOs, engineering companies and the private sector in the […]
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Evan DeLancey is a Spatial Data Scientist with the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute working on landcover mapping and monitoring with satellite data in Alberta. He has a M.Sc. in remote sensing from the University of Alberta and specializes in using satellite data and machine learning to solve ecological monitoring problems. Details here. |
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Presentation topics include park history, invasive plant identification and control, and how to report invasive plants using your smartphone. Lunch will be provided, and after lunch we will put our new knowledge to good use removing invasive plants on-site. Details here.
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Attendees will take a walk through the station’s vineyards with UW-Madison experts and learn about cold-hardy table grape varieties, the Petite Pearl wine grape variety, disease resistance evaluations, insect monitoring efforts, and general vineyard management. |
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