The National Association of State Conservation Agencies and the National Watershed Coalition would like to welcome you to our joint conference! Details here.
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Looking 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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Michael Cheadle, Lecturer and Senior Design Program Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering Badger Talks is pleased to present a LIVE series of talks on topics that intend to inspire, delight, and pleasantly distract in a time we are all needing positive experiences. Tune in to hear UW– Madison faculty and staff experts on a variety […] |
16 events,We will be offering a variety of educational, networking, and business development opportunities while reigniting fan favorites like the SAFter Party, People, Policy, & Popcorn, and much more! Get ready to get those competitive juices flowing as the Quiz Bowl will make its virtual return to this year’s convention! Info here. The Women, Food, and Agriculture Network offers a platform, with our conference, to advocate and agitate for social transformation in our lives, communities, and shared work. We are committing to the following statements as our guiding 2021 WFAN Conference principles--and we invite you to join us. Our conference will: Build and strengthen anti-oppression knowledge, initiatives, […] The annual LMW meeting series features presentations and facilitated discussions on subjects essential to successful watershed projects. Examples include: farmer engagement, geospatial planning tools, project financing, and water quality monitoring. To date, more than 300 attendees from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond have participated, including many watershed projects supported by state nutrient reduction […] The Wisconsin Association for Floodplain, Stormwater, and Coastal Management (WAFSCM) is excited to announce that this year’s conference is being co-hosted by the Minnesota ASFPM chapter. Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Education Credits (CECs) can be earned at the main conference on Thursday. The main conference will include plenary and speaker sessions throughout the […] Wisconsin may be known as the dairy state, but ties to swine production in Wisconsin run deep. Historically, immigrant populations demanded pork for the manufacture of sausage and other products, leading to as much as 80% of all Wisconsin farms having pigs on the farm in the early twentieth century. Pig farming looks different today […] Wisconsin may be known as the dairy state, but ties to swine production in Wisconsin run deep. Historically, immigrant populations demanded pork for the manufacture of sausage and other products, leading to as much as 80% of all Wisconsin farms having pigs on the farm in the early twentieth century. Pig farming looks different today […]
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Even when we don't recognize them, many of our local government programs are built on structures of power and privilege. This webinar will help identify and break down these structures in the pursuit of developing more equitable and inclusive local governments. During the webinar, you¿ll develop a shared understanding of concepts related to deconstructing inequitable […]
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Predicting when and where conditions are ripe for harmful algal blooms would ideally reduce the bloom’s impact on water quality and mitigation costs, so why is harmful algal bloom prediction so complex? Tune into our upcoming webinar to hear from Justin Chaffin, Senior Researcher and Research Coordinator at Ohio State University and Stone Laboratory and […]
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This webinar will talk about the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) grant opportunity from USDA-NIFA and will highlight successful projects funded through that program. There will also be a chance for Q&A after the presentation. The Call for this program is expected to be released in early December of this year. The Organic […]
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Starkweather Creek, an urbanized stream in Madison, is listed as impaired by chloride. Since 2020, the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) has been working with local stakeholders to monitor chloride concentrations in the creek, identify chloride sources and management measures, and develop an outreach plan to reduce salt use. Mike Rupiper, CARPC’s Director of […]
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Join us for this free online webinar to learn how you should plan for your community garden before a shovel hits the dirt. In this webinar we will: Provide a planning checklist for you to use to successfully set up and sustain your community garden. Examine the environmental impact of your garden’s rules and guidelines. […]
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This workshop includes an overview of native resident and migrating pollinators of the midwest and their habitat needs, highlighting the biology and ecological relationships of the rusty patched bumblebee, monarch, Karner blue, and other Midwestern/Great Lakes region species of concern including grassland birds. TOPIC 1: Native bees – Including the importance and diversity of species, habitat […]
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This workshop aims to provide practitioners with guidelines for developing achievable restoration plans as well as to provide practical information to help them determine the best approach to preliminary phases of restoration. The module will also provide technical guidance on site preparation and creating appropriate seed mixes. TOPIC 1: Project planning: How to develop a […]
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Agriculture is the source of about 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, the soil we farm has the potential to serve as a carbon sink, taking in more carbon from the air than it emits. Join us on to learn how advanced agricultural practices and science behind soil carbon storage, the policy choices surrounding […] |
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Visit Larry Knutson Farm for a field day about cover crops. Info here.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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Join River Country RCD for the Fall Grazing Conference. Info here.
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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 […]
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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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The 2021 Conserve Sauk Film Festival will be held November 6th from 10am until 5pm at the UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County Campus (1006 Connie Dr, Baraboo). We are so excited to be able to host this program again this year and would like to invite you to join! The line up of films this year […] |
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3 events,Spotlighting safety and health for agriculture's essential workers: Raising the cloak of invisibility 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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Manure Mondays is a webinar series that continues where the Manure Expo left off and provides the opportunity to share new technology and information about managing manure. A series of educational sessions will be presented by OMAFRA and NAME (North American Manure Expo). Registration is free and includes access to all sessions. Sessions will run […] |
12 events,The Conference invites discussions and presentations, in English or Spanish, in a wide range of socio-economic and cultural issues related to the sustainable use of lakes, wetlands, and other bodies of standing water, as well as the more traditional and classic topics linked to eutrophication, pollution, and biodiversity, as characterized below; In-lake issues such as […] From finding the right grant program to apply to, designing the project, writing the proposal... actually accessing federal funding can be tough! Join Margaret Krome of Michael Fields Agricultural Institute and Una Van Duvall for a 3-session, hour-long workshop to strengthen your skills, ability, and confidence around applying for federal USDA funding for agricultural endeavors. […] EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center (WIRFC) is hosting a two-day virtual forum to provide state agencies and coastal and inland communities experiencing harmful algal bloom (HABs) related issues with an overview of federal funding programs available to prevent, monitor, and treat HABs and case examples of communities that have utilized those funds. Info […]
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Free training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. Learn how using the right amount of salt can save time, budget and our waters. The training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe, benefits of using a liquid salt system, guidance […]
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Farm women are the backbone of the American farm, often working both on and off the farm to help make ends meet. The stressors that come with this responsibility are numerous! Now add in the responsibility of communicating with family members, farm partners, and industry professionals. This can become a difficult and daunting task. PA […]
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We will look at corn at harvest, rutting compared to non-planted green fields, yields and cover crops after harvest. Info here.
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What happens on the farm does not stay on the farm when it comes to the impact of raw milk quality on pasteurized dairy product. Many tests are used to determine the quality of raw milk, some tests tell us about animal health, some about the efficacy of milking hygiene or equipment cleaning and sanitation, […]
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Structured Decision Making (SDM) is a great tool to guide strategic habitat planning and address challenges and priorities to achieve restoration and conservation success. This webinar will provide an overview of how SDM can be used to balance largescale landscape needs with local restoration actions to guide decision making and achieve project goals. An overview […]
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The USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program expands and creates markets for wood products and wood energy that support long-term, sustainable management of National Forest System lands and other forest lands. The program has two national competitive grants programs, as well as project activities funded under discretionary agreements and annual work plans. The webcast will […]
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Presentation by Mallory Barnes, Assistant Professor, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Assessment and prediction of the impacts of climate change on the environment and human societies requires multi-scale understanding of interactions between biogeochemical, hydrologic, and atmospheric cycles. For many years, measures of greenness from spaceborne satellites were the only way to consistently […]
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Jenn Simons is an expert on grassland birds and the Southern Driftless Grasslands Project Manager. Jenn has been working in sustainable agriculture and conservation for nearly a decade, most recently conducting research on conservation grazing at The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands in northern Illinois as part of her MS degree in restoration ecology from the […] |
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This workshop aims to increase restoration practitioners’ understanding of the scientific foundations that guide native habitat restoration and management. This includes plant-pollinator interdependency and long-term ecosystem sustainability; why holistic approaches to habitat management are important to biodiversity; the significance of native and invasive plant species for pollinators/wildlife and to restoration outcomes; and how to translate […]
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Join us Wednesday, November 10th to hear Katie Richgels discuss actionable ways for residents to reduce stormwater runoff from reaching the lakes. Land use and climate impacts, such as heavy rain and runoff, and other headwinds threaten our progress toward healthy lakes. Fortunately, you don’t need to live on the lakes to make a difference […]
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Free IN-PERSON training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. Learn how using the right amount of salt can save time, budget and our waters. The training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe, benefits of using a liquid salt system, […]
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As the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration launches into action, urgent attention is needed to the power and politics that shape the values, meanings, and science driving restoration, to enable the creation of equitable restoration initiatives. In this webinar, we adopt a feminist political ecology lens, with a focus on gendered power relations, historical awareness, […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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 […] |
5 events,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 […] |
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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 […] |
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2 events,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.
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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. |
8 events,The National Cover Crop Summit returns, with another can't-miss lineup of today's most successful cover cropper adopters, researchers and agronomists sharing their best seeding strategies, grazing and feeding tips, variety selection secrets and more. Requiring no travel expense or time away from the office or farm, you will be able to participate from the comfort […]
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Carbon is important in building healthy, resilient soils, and mitigating the effects of a changing climate. Our partners at Carbon Cycle Institute will share their experience helping farmers and conservationists read the landscape through a carbon lens. Info here.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forest Ecology Working Group (FEWG) and NCTC, working in collaboration with many FWS programs and partners, have developed a monthly lecture series to address the 50-year decline of 3 billion birds through partnerships, conservation science and forest management. The series tells a compelling story about forest bird population declines, […]
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Grassland 2.0 is hosting a 4-part Digital Dialogue focusing on the question - What are healthy agroecosystems? The digital dialogues will be held on the third Tuesday of the month from 12:00 - 1:30 PM CT this fall with the following schedule: Tuesday, September 21st - Dan Smith Tuesday, October 19th - Stephan van Vliet […]
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For 2021, the Pest Management Update Meetings will be a hybrid event with (3) in-person meetings and (1) virtual option, hosted by the UW-Madison, Division of Extension and UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program (NPM). All in-person meetings will be held from 1- 4pm local time at the venue listed for each location below. Check […]
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Learn principles and protocols for creating dynamic, ecologically rich landscapes where nature does much of the “planting.” Larry Weaner, FALPD, is the president and founder of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates and developer of New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL). Info here.
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In this online meeting, we will provide a quick refresher on how to submit your monitoring data into SWIMS. We will share our screen and walk through the data submission process, show you the most common data submission errors, and open it up for questions! Info here. |
11 events,In just two years, the Dairy Innovation Hub has funded more than 100 research and outreach projects at UW-Madison, UW-River Falls and UW-Platteville. Please join the Dairy Innovation Hub virtually for two dynamic events dedicated to sharing the aspirations and outcomes from this important work. All sessions will be recorded and posted to our YouTube […] Wisconsin may be known as the dairy state, but ties to swine production in Wisconsin run deep. Historically, immigrant populations demanded pork for the manufacture of sausage and other products, leading to as much as 80% of all Wisconsin farms having pigs on the farm in the early twentieth century. Pig farming looks different today […] Gain an understanding of how to analyze, design, implement and manage effective and innovative stormwater management systems using native landscape for a variety of sites – large, small, rural and urban. Learn about how a thorough site analysis of soils, terrain and hydrology can influence the design approach using native and naturalized plant selections. Several […]
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How plants are grown can have an immense effect on nutritional content. A healthy, high functioning soil will produce crops that are flavorful, aromatic, and nutritious. Studies have reflected this by showing that organic production can result in higher antioxidant levels. However, nutrition is still not well understood, and the actual nutrient levels in of […]
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Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to the United States (U.S.) biodiversity and have cost the U.S. over $120 billion in damages each year (Pimental et al. 2005). The impacts of invasive species range in size and scope from small-scale and localized up to broad shifts in ecosystem function and can influence economically […]
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For 2021, the Pest Management Update Meetings will be a hybrid event with (3) in-person meetings and (1) virtual option, hosted by the UW-Madison, Division of Extension and UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program (NPM). All in-person meetings will be held from 1- 4pm local time at the venue listed for each location below. Check […]
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Join the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Department of Revenue for a virtual presentation covering the farmland preservation tax credit for tax professionals. Presentation topics include: Basics of the farmland preservation tax credit Review of Wisconsin Schedules FC and FC-A Documentation required to claim the credit and what must be attached to […]
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The November Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe will feature Dr. Amy Schmidt from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. The talk will focus on the impacts of manure on soil health indicators. Info here.
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Sedimentation ponds that accumulate particles and phosphorus in stormwater runoff are a standard and widely applied storm water best management practice. However, just as internal loading occurs in lakes during warm summer periods when the potential for oxygen depletion is greatest, aging ponds have the potential to release more phosphorus than is captured during summer […] |
6 events,'Farm to Market: Opportunity Knocks' - the 7th Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference hosted by Farmer Veteran Coalition. This year taking place in two regional locations rather than one national gathering, with the Tennessee and Washington FVC state chapters serving as hosts. Featuring two days of education, workshops, distinguished speakers, guest panels, networking and more. Info […]
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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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UW–Madison Division of Extension, Outagamie County Place: Liberty Hall 800 Eisenhower Dr, Kimberly Cost: $50/person – meeting & meal CEUs: The meeting counts towards three hours of CEU credits in pest management for certified crop advisors Information will be supplied to all registered participants. The packet will include handouts and a copy of the “A3646 Pest Management […]
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As governments step up efforts to strengthen the Paris Agreement at COP26 and tackle the climate emergency, corporate action has never been more critical. Join our webinar and learn how, for the first time, corporations can achieve carbon neutrality, protect tropical rainforests, and directly support the global climate agreement. Formalized in Article 5 of […] |
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For 2021, the Pest Management Update Meetings will be hosted by the UW-Madison, Division of Extension and UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program (NPM). This year’s speakers include: Mark Renz, Perennial Cropping Systems Extension Weed Specialist; Rodrigo Werle, Annual Cropping Systems Extension Weed Specialist; Nick Arneson, Weed Science Outreach Specialist; PJ Liesch Extension Entomology Diagnostician; […]
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Join conservation biologist Thomas Meyer to learn about the Wisconsin DNR’s State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest state-wide nature preserve protection program in the nation, celebrating its 70th year in 2021. Thomas will give a brief history and highlights of the program and then take a virtual tour of some of the state’s […]
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This free, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects. If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this meet-up series is […]
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A recent report by the Union of Concerned Scientists indicates that outdoor workers, particularly farmworkers, are 20 times more likely to die of heat-related illnesses than other workers. With increasingly extreme weather, the number of unsafe outdoor workdays is likely to climb. The Biden administration recently announced an effort to protect workers from heat stress, […]
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Introduction of weeds is often a major concern for farmers that are considering manure application to their fields. Fortunately, there are several methods that reduce weed seed viability both before and after animal digestion. In this webinar we'll take a look at a few studies that show what works and what doesn't for minimizing introduction […]
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Land is foundational to food production, and access to land is a critical issue for the next generation of farmers. Yet ownership of farmland in the United States is vastly unequal, with White people owning 98%. This webinar – the first of two on the topic of land justice – will explore how present day […] |
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Winnebago Waterways will be hosting two winter sowing workshops in November. Both workshops will be held at the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance's office. During this workshop you will learn how to create mini greenhouses to grow native plants. These plants will be used by participants, shoreline property owners and part of a fundraiser. Info here.
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Learn how ZION Growers evolved from a CBD focused venture to a fiber based processor, the pitfalls they encountered, the market research they did to assess and confirm the potential for their current iteration. For growers seeking to grow bulk fiber learn what it takes. Info here. |
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Winnebago Waterways will be hosting two winter sowing workshops in November. Both workshops will be held at the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance's office. During this workshop you will learn how to create mini greenhouses to grow native plants. These plants will be used by participants, shoreline property owners and part of a fundraiser. Info here. |
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Join us for this webinar during which the presenters will discuss a variety of management techniques and practices used to control weeds that producers can apply to enable them to reduce chemical treatments while continuing to practice no-till. Many producers are interested in continuing to apply good soil health practices on their farms. They are, […] |
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Across the planet, subarctic environments are warming faster than the southern regions, partly due to the loss of the highly-reflective surfaces of snow and ice. This amplified warming is having measurable impacts on marine and land ecozones, and on communities who live and rely on them. At the boundary of the discontinuous and continuous permafrost […] |
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1 event,Save the planet through organics: Managing climate change with organic practices Info here. |
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Join for this webinar series focused on the biology and human dynamics of pollinator conservation in urban settings. 11/29 Reed Johnson, Honey Bees in the City 11/30 Gerardo Camilo, The City as a Refuge for Insect Pollinators 12/1 Mary Gardiner, Vacant Lots as Urban Bee Habitat 12/2 Scott MacIvor, Constructed Green Infrastructure to Support Wild […]
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Stormwater ponds were constructed en masse several years ago, requiring only annual inspections and minor maintenance since. But they were put in place with the understanding sediment would need to be removed in a 15 to 20-year cycle, and many ponds have reached that point. Because of the long cycle, it’s not uncommon for municipal […] |
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Join for this webinar series focused on the biology and human dynamics of pollinator conservation in urban settings. 11/29 Reed Johnson, Honey Bees in the City 11/30 Gerardo Camilo, The City as a Refuge for Insect Pollinators 12/1 Mary Gardiner, Vacant Lots as Urban Bee Habitat 12/2 Scott MacIvor, Constructed Green Infrastructure to Support Wild […]
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Join us to learn about WI Land+Water, DATCP, DNR, NRCS, etc. Presenters will provide information about programs and topics integral to successful conservation programs over the three-day training. Training resources are posted on our website which provide additional information on the programs included in this training along with other programs. Check out the draft agenda for more information. You are not […] |
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Growing a food and farm business often requires taking on debt. Upfront capital requirements and seasonal operations expenditures can leave enterprises strapped for cash and vulnerable to disruptions. The right loans can help, but it is important to know when and where to seek funding, and which lending opportunities best suit your purpose. Let's talk […] |
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a virtual Floodplain 101 Workshop. All community floodplain zoning administrators, community officials, building officials and other development professionals are encouraged to attend. Floodplain management & federal, state & local roles WI minimum standards Floodplain zones and types Permitting of structures in the floodplain & development […]
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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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The conferences will examine potential opportunities for technology to support the organic sector, pitfalls when it comes to access and equity in AgTech, historical and current examples of AgTech exacerbating the pre-existing structures of racism in the food system, and methods for analyzing AgTech’s fit within organic ideals. Info here.
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As we wrap up 2021, our financial management experts will share important tips to finish 2021 strong. They’ll also provide an outlook for 2022 cash flows. Episode presenters will be: · Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, Professor of Agribusiness at University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture and Farm Management Specialist with UW-Extension and Center for Dairy Profitability · Gary […]
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The Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (HCBs) training reviews key information found in the ITRC Guidance Document, Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms. Cyanobacteria are microscopic, photosynthetic organisms that occur naturally in all aquatic systems but most often in freshwater systems. Under certain conditions, cyanobacteria can multiply and become very abundant, discoloring the water throughout […]
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As the calendar year begins to wind down and you think about the new year, are you also thinking about how to strengthen your grant-seeking strategy in the upcoming year? Starting your year off with a strong plan and clear goals in place will ensure that you secure the funding necessary to achieve your goals […]
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Dr. Mike Hoffmann, will give a presentation based on his new book, "Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need," and the companion website. Written by Hoffmann and Carrie Koplinka-Loehr and Danielle L. Eiseman, the authors “offer an eye-opening journey through a complete menu of before-dinner drinks and salads; main courses […]
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The focus of this event goes far beyond Nature Farming as a series of recipes, instead bringing in natural philosophy and going back to the traditional roots of farming. As the world gets increasingly connected by technology, it is also causing cultural amnesia as homogenous forces of consumerism cause the domesticated and industrialized to forget […] |
3 events,The annual meeting brings together Wisconsin farmers, agriculture business professionals and supporters to discuss top issues impacting agriculture. One of the most important items of business at each WFBF Annual Meeting is the grassroots policy development process. County Farm Bureaus elect voting delegates who will participate in a resolution session during Monday’s program to establish […]
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Join for this webinar series focused on the biology and human dynamics of pollinator conservation in urban settings. 11/29 Reed Johnson, Honey Bees in the City 11/30 Gerardo Camilo, The City as a Refuge for Insect Pollinators 12/1 Mary Gardiner, Vacant Lots as Urban Bee Habitat 12/2 Scott MacIvor, Constructed Green Infrastructure to Support Wild […]
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Tribal communities maintain significant landholdings, including Black ash-dominated forested wetlands. These systems have not been a priority for management, but anticipated mortality induced by emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis) has prompted tribal managers to seek strategies and prioritize areas for mitigation. Join Angela Waupochick as she shares details about how her tribal-scale research will […] |
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