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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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Spend a day in the field with UW–Madison Extension’s forage-focused researchers, crops educators, statewide conservation cropping specialists to uncover new strategies for crop persistence, management, and pest management in forage systems. July 15, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Arlington Ag Research Station N633 Hopkins Rd Register Here Learn More
SnapPlus V3 is now available for nutrient management planning! Join us for a one-day training on V3 of SnapPlus. We will discuss building a plan from scratch in V3 as well as demonstrate converting a V2 plan into V3. There will also be time to work on plans, and we’ll have SnapPlus developers present to […]
WI Farm Tour: Agroforestry 101 & Plant Breeding Join Tree Crop Breeder Kathleen Rhoades and Ecosystem Scientist Nate Lawrence for a hands-on tour at Valley Farm. Learn the basics of agroforestry, explore plant breeding for tree crops, and hear biodiversity findings from three seasons of field monitoring. Ideal for producers curious about sustainable agriculture. Valley […]
SnapPlus V3 is now available for nutrient management planning! Join us for a one-day training on V3 of SnapPlus. We will discuss building a plan from scratch in V3 as well as demonstrate converting a V2 plan into V3. There will also be time to work on plans, and we’ll have SnapPlus developers present to […]
SnapPlus V3 is now available for nutrient management planning! Join us for a one-day training on V3 of SnapPlus. We will discuss building a plan from scratch in V3 as well as demonstrate converting a V2 plan into V3. There will also be time to work on plans, and we’ll have SnapPlus developers present to […]
Visit Providence Farm to learn from the farmers about raising and marketing vegetables and livestock sustainably and how to follow organic standards for pastures and livestock! When: July 29, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM Where: Providence Organic Farm, 5691 N M 88 Central Lake, MI, US 49622 Registration Deadline: July 22, 2025 - 12:00AM Register Here
This virtual workshop offers an afternoon of sessions for farmers who are currently using cover crops in their farm practices, as well as those considering it. All are welcome to attend! You’ll hear about grazing cover crops and how to manage cover crops in extreme weather conditions. They will also share the basics of how […]
Two-day hands-on intensives providing farmers with practical knowledge and physical skills in managed grazing. The Wisconsin Schools of Grazing is offering unique, hands-on educational experiences designed to empower graziers with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage pasture-based livestock systems. Our programs combine classroom learning with practical fieldwork, ensuring participants leave with actionable insights tailored […]
On Wednesday, August 13th at 2 pm CT, tune into the next edition of the Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe featuring Naeem Kalwar, Extension Soil Health Specialist with North Dakota State University. Naeem will share the results of an ongoing conventional-till versus no-till demonstration that is in its fourth year in Northeast North Dakota. Register […]
Join us to discuss practices that benefit your farm and help water infiltrate into your soil. Get an earthworm’s view of the field from a soil pit and learn how to assess your own fields’ soil health; participating farmers and crop consultants will also be able to take a free soil-health test / assessment kit […]
This free, virtual meet-up series is for producers who want to exchange ideas and advice for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources. How it works In each Shop Talk, a producer will kick off the conversation by “pitching” a question or challenge they have related to an in-field or edge-of-field conservation […]
UW–Madison’s Nutrient and Pest Management Program, DATCP, USDA-NRCS, and WI Land and Water are hosting their annual nutrient management regional meetings again this summer. Each meeting is free, and CEUs will be available. Registration is required. Light lunch and snacks will be provided by the WI CCA Board and WI Land and Water. Each location […]
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