This March, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is recruiting volunteer weather observers to measure snow, rain, and hail in their backyards. Why? These data help the […]
2023 Manure Applicator 101 Training
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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 […]
2023 CAFO Update Series
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Jointly sponsored by the Conservation Professional Training Program and Wisconsin DNR, CAFO Update Series workshops are designed for livestock operations near or at WPDES permit size (CAFOs): owners/management and key […]
Soil Health Workshops 2022
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Join us to test and compare the soil health of different fields on your farm! In this training, you’ll learn about the basics of soil health and steps you can […]
Become a Volunteer Weather Observer!
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How heavy was the rainfall overnight? How much snow fell during the latest snowstorm? Did you see the size of the hail last weekend? This March, join over 500 fellow […]
2022 Manure Applicator 101 Trainings
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting four virtual Manure Applicator Training – Level 1 / Manure 101. Designed for employees of both for-hire manure applicators and farmers […]
Virtual 2021 North American Manure Expo August 25–26
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The 2021 North American Manure Expo will be held virtually August 25-26. Registration is FREE! Events include equipment demonstrations, farm tours, and informative sessions highlighting current research and practical in-field […]
Now Available: 2020 Wisconsin Soil and Water Conservation Report
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The 2020 Wisconsin Soil and Water Conservation Report, produced by WDNR and DATCP, is now available. The report details the conservation work of landowners, farmers, and conservationists across the state […]
Video: Oneida Nation and Watershed Restoration
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Two new videos, produced in collaboration with the Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council, Wisconsin Wetlands Association, and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, highlight the restoration work of the Oneida Nation in […]
Basic Ag for Conservationists Training July 7–8, August 19
Join Extension and WI Land+Water to better understand the basics of agriculture. This multi-component course is taught by experienced local, state, and federal conservationists and is intended to provide conservation […]