Tips for Writing Successful Grant Applications
12:30-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30
Online
Participants will learn...
- How to navigate the grant landscape and identify funding sources
- Important differences between public and private granting institutions and how these influence the application process
- How to plan and write an application that showcases your program best and stands out from the crowd
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Fall Seed Harvesting and Cleaning
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 4
Amery
Learn how to harvest and process a variety of vegetable seeds. We will collect, thresh, and winnow some dry-seeded crops such as peas, beans, spinach, or lettuce, and also demonstrate extraction and fermentation of seeds from wet or moist fruits like tomato and cucumber.
We will discuss the upcoming squash seed harvest, how to handle immature seeds if there's a threat of early frost, and planting overwintered crops for next year's seed production.
Bring your questions about any seed growing or harvest topic. Register at http://farmtablefoundation.org/event/fall-seed-harvest-and-cleaning/
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Managing Soil Biology to Build Soil Organic Carbon and Healthier Soils
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 6
Madison
The largest global losses of soil organic carbon (SOC) due to human land use have occurred on cropped Mollisols. While this is an "inconvenient truth", it also means an opportunity: if we can recoup this SOC loss, the potential for C sequestration is enormous. Although agroecosystem management aimed at SOC sequestration has been touted as a deployable strategy for improving ecosystem services and mitigating climate change, the expectations of SOC accrual under best management practices are contradicted by results of some studies. So, what can we do to actually increase SOC stocks? Find out more at
https://nelson.wisc.edu/sage/weston-roundtable/index.php
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The Future of Water: Conflicts, Cooperation, and Communities
2:00 p.m.
Friday, September 7
Madison
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Unmanned Aerial Systems Webinar
Noon-12:20 p.m.
Thursday, September 13
Online
Jon Chapman, Senior Project Manager with raSmith, will explore various types of UAS derived photogrammetric and survey based deliverables including inspection imagery, orthorectified imagery, and digital surface models. No preregistration is required for the webinar. Contact Penny at
penny@wisconsinlandwater.org with questions.
Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
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Raising Goats for Profit and Invasives Removal
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 13
St.Croix, MN
Learn about the demand for goats to eat invasive weeds and how to add value to your goat operation or begin with goats. Topics include managing goats off the farm, the ins and outs of raising goats, and the infrastructure and resources needed. RSVP to
Laura at
laura@mnfoodassociation.org
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Lake Superior: Natural Resources, Culture, Climate Change Workshop
September 14-17
Stevens Point
This workshop is designed to expand climate change literacy for current and future natural resource professionals by integrating climate science with place-based economic and cultural perspectives that resonate with learners and engage them in climate change mitigation or adaptive decision-making. By integrating scientific knowledge with economic and culturally relevant place-based research and innovative natural resources management outreach methodologies, participants will gain an understanding of climate impacts and needed adaptations in integrated natural resources management and decision-making. This culturally relevant climate literacy will provide ways and help build community leadership based on a systems approach to mitigate or adapt to climate changes. More details can be found at
https://www.uwsp.edu/conted/ConfWrkShp/Pages/Climate-Change.aspx
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Women Caring for the Land Field Day
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18
Ferryville
Amy Fenn left her Madison library job in favor of tromping around a 40-acre hilltop trying to turn a depleted hayfield and unmanaged woods into a savanna/silvopasture. This is her second year of grazing, fencing, and building an off-grid home. Please bring a potluck dish to pass! RSVP at https://www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/events
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Introduction to BFRDP for Ranchers and Graziers
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18
Online
This webinar will provide an introductory overview of how the Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) can support livestock producers, graziers, and ranchers by looking at prior successful projects and addressing questions for how organizations supporting beginning livestock producers can participate in BFRDP.
For more information, go to https://tufts.webex.com/tufts/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec6e66714def5d493e10b5c39ad473a56
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Well Care 101-What You Need to Know to Protect Your Family
1:00-2:40 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18
Online
In this webinar training you'll learn:
- How to determine if you water is safe for drinking,
- Simple best practices for well maintenance, and
- Solutions to the most common well problems.
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Promoting Grazing
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 19
Cleveland
Fifth generation farmers Robert and Karl Klessig, along with their families and enthusiastic employees, practice managed intensive rotational grazing on more than 1,000 acres to produce their award winning Saxon Creamery Cheese and delicious grass finished beef!
Please contact Kirsten Jurcek at
kjurcek1@centurytel.net
to RSVP.
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Invasive Plant Field Day
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19
Cedar Grove
The field day will include presentations, demonstrations, and site visits. Learn about:
- Identifying and monitoring invasive plants
- Management techniques and recommendations
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Dairy Pasture Walk
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 20
Catawba
Our walk will include guest speaker Dr. Silvia Able-Caines, Ruminant Nutritionist with Organic Valley. She will be addressing the challenges of a no-grain diet and parasite control in organic cattle. In addition, we will tour the facilities and see the Ceylor's rotational grazing system. Check out
https://www.farmers.coop/events/wi-farmers-union-ov-pasture-walk
for more information.
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Successfully Applying to Agricultural Grant Programs
9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday, September 21 - La Crosse
Saturday, September 22 - Dodgeville
Friday, September 28 - Green Bay
Thursday, October 11 - Medford
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Agroforestry and Pollinators Workshop
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 25
Jefferson
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Expand Production with a High Tunnel
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 25
Spring Valley
After a farm tour led by Blia and Phua Thao, where they talk about how they manage their farm (they are organically certified), what they grow and the story behind their farm, learn about the design they chose, the building process, and their fall crop selection. They will discuss irrigation, trellising, planting times, soil fertility, and pest management. More information can be found at
https://mosesorganic.org/events/organic-field-days/sept-25/
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Grazing Training for Agency Staff
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 26
Jefferson
Kirsten
Jurcek
and her family rotationally
graze
their 100% grass fed and finished cow/calf/yearling trios on 130 acres of permanent
pasture
and direct market their beef. Much of their
grazing
system was cost shared by NRCS EQIP. Their sustainable farming practices are also being rewarded through CREP. Contact Kirsten at kjurcek1@centurytel.net for more details.
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Women Caring for the Land Field Day
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 27
East Troy
Rachel Anderson's 1,500-acre farm utilizes no-till, strip-till, GNSS-based application, advanced cover crop systems, and water quality monitoring. Wildlife refuge is maintained through wetland, prairie, and oak savanna restorations. Please bring a potluck dish to pass! RSVP at
wisconsinfarmersunion.com/events
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Fall Biodynamic Prep Open House
1:30-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 29
Elkhorn
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Conservation Employee Training
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16
Madison
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Introduction to Urban Agricultural Systems
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 1-December 27
Madison
Students will learn about urban food production, distribution and marketing, post-harvest processing and storage, soil health and remediation, food policy, and more.
The program has a unique community orientation and will include opportunities for weekend workshops and internships. Find out more at https://ecals.cals.wisc.edu/2018/08/16/school-for-urban-agriculture/
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WI Bird Conservation Initiative and Bird City WI Conference
September 6-8
Waukesha
Wisconsin Counties Association Conference
September 23-25
La Crosse
World Dairy Expo
October 2-6
Madison
State of Lake Superior (SOLS)
October 9-12
Houghton, MI
Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
October 15-18
Rochester, MN
WI Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference
October 18-20
Wisconsin Dells
Strengthen Your Ability to Lead and Collaborate
October 22-23
Woodstock, IL
Southeastern Wisconsin Conservation Summit
November 2-3
Port Washington
WI Association of Floodplain, Stormwater, & Coastal Management
November 7-9
Pewaukee
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