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 National Weather Service improve weather forecasts, river stage prediction, and flash flood warnings across the state. Wisconsin has over 500 observers, but some communities have […]
2023 Manure Applicator 101 Training
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. Locations and Dates Date & Time Location Monday, 2/27/2023, 8:00am Rewey, Chief’s Pumping Service Monday, 2/27/2023, 1:00pm North Freedom, Denzer (Honey Creek Town Hall) […]
2023 CAFO Update Series
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 staff, their agronomic and engineering consultants and agency staff and others who work with these operations. City Date Registration Fond du Lac Feb 9 https://go.wisc.edu/fdl23cafo […]
Soil Health Workshops 2022
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 take to improve it. Participants will receive a FREE soil health testing kit and learn how to use it. Field days also include a rainfall simulator demo, and […]
Become a Volunteer Weather Observer!
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 volunteers across Wisconsin who report precipitation online to ensure measurements of snow, rain and hail are available for your area. The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail […]
2022 Manure Applicator 101 Trainings
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 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. Locations and […]
Virtual 2021 North American Manure Expo August 25–26
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 tips around manure and organic amendments. Here’s sampling of sessions to be offered: Determining the Real Cost of Handling Manure (panel) OPACA Innovations – Ontario Professional […]
Now Available: 2020 Wisconsin Soil and Water Conservation Report
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 during the past year and features stories about harvestable riparian buffers and reducing nonpoint sources of phosphorous and sediment. Read on to learn more: https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents2/LandWaterAnnualReport2020.pdf2 […]
Video: Oneida Nation and Watershed Restoration
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 northeastern Wisconsin. The long-term landscape approach the Oneida Nation takes to protect and restore their reservation is improving water quality, alleviating flooding, and providing habitat. […]
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 professionals with the necessary basic skills and farming knowledge to implement conservation practices for improved land management. The 2021 training will be held the following […]