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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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The University of Nebraska Extension has developed a program in which farmers are certificated at different tiers for their use of practices science knows to promote resilience to extreme weather events. This webinar will include a discussion of the development of that curriculum, current issues, and related resources for use by those in other states. […]
This webinar will present the station’s climate science portfolio, current research priorities, and a number of promising efforts to help curb the impacts of climate change to water, land, and people.
The climate is changing in different ways across the United States. Participate in this webinar training to learn about how the climate has changed in your area and what that means for farmers and ranchers. This presentation focuses on the 4 ways producers can adapt: • Assess landscape vulnerability • Improve soil health • Increase […]
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 […]
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" […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
This course will provide an overview of climate science principles, terminology, and resources, focusing on best management strategies for engaging clients in effective dialogue around climate smart land management practices. Participants will become familiar with the current and predicted future impact of weather extremes and climate change on Wisconsin’s working lands, as well as the […]
Are you curious about climate-smart agriculture? Do you want to advance sustainable practices in Northeast Wisconsin? Join us to learn more about the new Farm Climate Smart WI project, interact with other interested community members, and meet Wisconsin Farmers Union staff. This event is family-friendly, indoors, and open to all.
Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) for the final session in a free, three-part online series focused on practical weather resources and tools that can help producers adapt to climate change. In this episode, learn about "Using AgRadar to Help Manage Apples in a Changing Climate."
Explore changes in hydrology and climate due to human changes to the landscape and greenhouse gas emissions. Discover findings related to rainfall and other precipitation in the latest report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The presentation will also include hydrology research updates focused on how climate variations impact extreme surface water movement […]
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