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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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We’ll talk about the reporting phase of your MDV projects: how to document implemented practices and submit a report to the DNR. We’ll cover common questions and advice for submitting the most meaningful data. Intended audience: Counties participating in the MDV program, counties considering participating in the future, or any conservation staff interested in learning […]
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.
Lagoons and digesters are efficient components to help treat manures and realize an economic revenue. However, they have to be maintained regularly through cleanout by removing sludge to ensure enough treatment volume is available. Cleanout requires planning to ensure reasonable cost, structural integrity, and efficient use of sludge nutrients. In this webinar, presenters will share […]
Come learn about BMPs associated with manure pipelines and how you can minimize your risk while operating a manure or wastewater pumped system. Get tips from experts on what to look for, how to monitor your system, what maintenance is needed, and potential upgrades to your system that will help prevent losses and spills which, […]
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. Info here.
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. Info here.
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. Info here.
Boost the value of manure by maximizing nutrient availability and minimizing environmental losses with liquid and solid manures safely. Info here.
This training session will review how to use APLE-lots – a modeling tool developed in Wisconsin - to estimate average annual phosphorus and sediment loss from Wisconsin cattle lots. A step by step approach will be provided along with some reference materials. Phosphorus loss from feedlots, barnyards, exercise lots, or over-wintering lots, via surface runoff, […]
Sponsored by OPACA/Farm & Food Care this webinar will follow-up from a video series produced to highlight handling manure on the farm in today’s world. Intended as an interactive session, a panel will discuss with participants the benefits, challenges and technology or information gaps in making the most from manure (webinar will extend beyond 2 […]
The 2024 Manure applicator 101 training will be held at the following locations and times. Please ensure you select the correct training (date and location) in your registration: Friday, 2/23/2024, Time 12:30 pm | Altoona, Eau Clarie County Extension office Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 8:00 am | Dodgeville, Iowa County Extension office Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 1:00 pm | […]
The 2024 Manure applicator 101 training will be held at the following locations and times. Please ensure you select the correct training (date and location) in your registration: Friday, 2/23/2024, Time 12:30 pm | Altoona, Eau Clarie County Extension office Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 8:00 am | Dodgeville, Iowa County Extension office Monday, 2/26/2024, Time 1:00 pm | […]
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