Conservation Professional Training ProgramConservation Professional Training ProgramThe UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Agriculture Water Quality Program is hosting a biweekly webinar series in early 2023 on important factors impacting ground and surface water quality. The winter webinar series is supported by Wisconsin Farmers Union. Each webinar will be an hour, starting at 11:00am, and will have one continuing education credit for certified […]
Join the University of Wisconsin–Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program and Division of Extension on February 1st and 15th, and March 1st and 15th for the 2022 Focus on Forage webinar series. Webinars are free and run from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Pre-registration is required at http://go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs will be available for […]
Join us for the 2023 Nutrient Management Update Webinar to hear from DATCP, NRCS and NPM staff on all things nutrient management. DATCP staff will be sharing reported 2022 nutrient management numbers, NRCS staff will be sharing nutrient management related updates within NRCS, and NPM will be discussing targeted educational initiatives to address the stagnating […]
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 provides both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. The same training will be offered on 5 different dates: Jan. 9, Feb. 7, Feb. 28, Mar. […]
Past research has indicated growing farmer awareness of pesticide resistance issues. However, proactive management is often stymied by misplaced optimism in a miracle pesticide and feelings of fatalism. Yet farmers clearly do not make decisions alone, as their in-field advisers can have considerable positive impact on their knowledge, perspectives, and decisions. This webinar will discuss […]
This season's webinar series will also include topics like wetlands & flooding, new pollutants of concern, and wetland mammals. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network and Water Action Volunteers. Info here.
The final Focus on Forage 2023 session features forage storage and harvest management. Presentations will include: Bill Halfman, Beef Outreach Specialist, "Optimum Hay Bale Storage" Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center, "Should I use inoculants, and which one?" "Baleage management, recent study results" Info here.
Join the University of Wisconsin–Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program and Division of Extension on February 1st and 15th, and March 1st and 15th for the 2022 Focus on Forage webinar series. Webinars are free and run from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Pre-registration is required at http://go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs will be available for […]
Building strong community food networks where we live can move us powerfully toward our vision for functioning local and regional systems that support regenerative farming and provide all people with the nourishing foods they want and need. To explore how communities around the country are making this happen, in March LSP is hosting three learning […]
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance produced by the thermal decomposition of biomass. Long utilized as a soil amendment for its moisture retention properties and stable carbon content, biochar has recently gained substantial attention as a novel stormwater filter material. Numerous studies have demonstrated the utility of biochar to treat a broad array of contaminants; including […]
What is Next? Moving Forward with Food Systems and Climate Education – Featuring Jenna Walczak, Agriculture Climate Resiliency Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York Info here.
Benefiting other wildlife with dynamic forests Presenter: Pat Weber, Wildlife Habitat Specialist, American Bird Conservancy The benefits of early successional habitat for white-tailed deer Presenter: Haley Frater, Wisconsin Deer Management Assistance Program Info here.
Save the dates! Join University of Minnesota Extension foresters to discuss some of the key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota landowners. These online sessions will be very informal and open to the public and free of charge. Each session will start with a brief presentation, followed by a discussion framed around […]
Between January 2022 and February 2023, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has affected 58.4 million birds. This includes 316 commercial flocks, 446 backyard flocks, and wild birds spread across most US states. HPAI is a devastating virus that harms birds but also restricts the movement of other materials on and off commercial poultry farms. Protecting […]
Learn about: Tax write-offs, Produce Safety Practices & Land Rental Contracts. Get in-person assistance applying for local, state and USDA programs to increase farm sales. All materials included. Info here.
Join our gardening conference on March 18th 2023 at the Kemper Center to enhance your knowledge and skills on your home landscape and garden. Visit www.go.wisc.edu… for program topics, speaker info and registration. Info here.
Join Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist from UW-Madison Division of Extension, to learn how you can create a bird-friendly yard. There are many benefits to both wildlife and people when you prioritize the needs of birds where you garden. We will talk about gardening practices you can do throughout the year to encourage bird visitors, […]
Participants will learn to use ACPF outputs in watershed planning and implementation over three days. The times of the course include: Monday, March 20th from 10AM - 12PM CT Wednesday, March 22nd from 10AM - 11AM CT Friday, March 24th from 10AM - 12PM CT In addition to the virtual sessions, attendees will be expected […]
Highlights: - Learn how to interpret your soil reports to prevent over applying fertilizer. - See how excess nutrients travel through soil. Info here.
Join us for this webinar during which we will discuss weed management in organic agriculture and highlight soil friendly approaches to help maintain sufficient weed suppression and satisfactory organic yields. Weeds pose the #1 production hurdle to successful organic farming, and organic producers continually seek to optimize their weed management system for both soil health […]
This session will focus on best practices where grazing systems and waterways interact on the farm. Animals can be a helpful participant in stewarding our water but can also do great harm. Moving earth, planting, and grazing activities must be well planned and coordinated to be beneficial. We will discuss approaches to this practice and […]
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 provides both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. The same training will be offered on 5 different dates: Jan. 9, Feb. 7, Feb. 28, Mar. […]