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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 now know the importance of soil microorganisms as a way to enhance soil health and fertility on the farm. There are a lot of new products on the market claiming to enhance soil biology. Chat with us as we break down the important principles of soil health and how to evaluate if a product […]
Silvopasture is an agroforestry system that combines trees and forages with livestock management. Join us while we discuss the fundamentals of silvopasture and hear from landowners and professionals on their experiences in implementing silvopasture as a land management practice. In addition, learn how to use a soil health kit and about soil health training programs […]
The January Soil Health Digital Cafe will feature Dr. Jason Rowntree of Michigan State University. He is leading research on regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration using Adaptive Multi-paddock grazing. He is looking for answers to the current debate - do cattle help or hurt the environment. He will present five years of research evaluating various […]
In this webinar, you can: Ask a panel of industry experts your most pressing soil health questions from 2020 Hear their recap of key milestones since the start of the growing season Learn more about the base offer of The Indigo Carbon Program, which can help you unlock new revenue streams through soil enrichment Register […]
Before you start planning and ordering seeds for this year's garden, be sure to tune in to this webinar featuring Brian Downing. During the webinar, Brian will share his practical insights on how gardeners and small-acreage farmers can apply the six principles of soil health to increase diversity, potentially integrate livestock, and grow cover crops […]
Information in this webinar is based on the potential soil health benefits of various alternatives to conventional tillage and associated production practices. Demonstrations presented will teach participants methods of comparing financial outcomes of adopting Soil Health Management Systems. Learn more here.
Speaker Rick Clark uses no-till and cover crops in a 5 crop rotation on his Indiana farm. His goal is to build the soil health on his farm to the point that he doesn’t need to apply any herbicides or fertilizers. Speaker Dr. Erin Silva is an Associate Professor in the plant pathology Department at […]
David Trimner is the co-owner and general manager of Miltrim Farms, a 2,500 cow dairy farm, cropping 5000 acres in Athens, Wisconsin. He has a varied role within the farm, acting as a support to the different teams that make everything happen on the farm. The Miltrim Farms team has a passion for animals, healthy […]
REGENERATIVE GRAZING CAN BUILD HEALTHY SOILS AND SUPPORT FARM PROFITABILITY. Are you, a beef producer hoping to improve your environmental and economic outcomes? a row crop farmer looking for a herd to graze your cover crops, or looking to add livestock into your rotation? a landowner exploring additional revenue streams? Then join for an interactive […]
The March Soil Health Digital Cafe will feature Brian Doughtry from Iowa State University, where he will discuss how different management practices affect soil health corn and soybean systems. For more information, visit this website.
The Discovery Farms Programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin concluded a conservation innovation grant project focused on water quality and soil health on tile drained fields in the fall of 2020. They are ready to bring to you key lessons learned from this project and how the data can be used in future strategies to meet […]
In this course, participants will discuss common soil invertebrates, their ecology and roles in soil health, scouting methods, and management strategies to increase beneficial soil animal populations. Xerces presenters Stephanie Frischie and Jennifer Hopwood will be joined by farmer and soil health specialist Barry Fisher. For more information such as the course agenda and learning […]
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