Join this informative webinar focused on managing phosphorus in conservation cropping systems. Presentations will highlight current research and management tips for farmers and their advisors on best management practices that […]
Tag: Conservation
Introduction to High Tunnels in Organic Systems
Participate in this webinar to learn about general organic management practices in high tunnel systems. This first in a three-part series focused on organic management of high tunnels will provide a general introduction including various high tunnel structures.
Understanding Algal Blooms
Current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms will be highlighted. Research and outreach leaders will present findings from recent studies and identify important areas of uncertainty. Specific topics will include: Collaborations […]
Keynote: Russ Feingold on Global Conservation, Policy, and Science
Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold is a member of Wisconsin’s Green Fire because he supports our unique role in conservation in Wisconsin. Russ will share insights from his long career as a statesman and his more recent efforts as Global Ambassador for the Campaign for Nature.
Transformative Opportunities and New Challenges in Conservation
The COVID-19 pandemic, the associated economic downturn, and a heightened awareness of racial and environmental justice have brought new challenges and new opportunities to conservation work in Wisconsin.
Understanding Racial Equity and Inclusion in Conservation
In this special interactive workshop, we’ll work to better understand racial inequities, and especially ways in which inequities have existed in the field of conservation.
Wheat: A Gateway Crop to Soil Health, Resilience, and More
Adding wheat (or other small grains) into crop rotations opens the door to possibility. Not only do these crops invite you to plant a diverse cover crop and graze it, […]
Conservation Agronomy of Cover Crops: Start to Finish
Topics include: Managing pests, residuals and herbicides; nitrogen management; agronomics of cover crop advising. Register here.
The Role of Crop Advisers in Promoting Conservation Agriculture
Despite decades of promotion, the voluntary adoption of conservation practices on farmland is still low. There is a great deal of literature that focuses on farm and farmer characteristics that lead to greater adoption, but less work has been done on conservation information messengers.
WI Land and Water Summer County Conservation Meeting
A virtual meeting will be held due to COVID. With Keynote Address from the Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes! Topics to include: Local strategies to addressing climate change Conservation stories across […]