Transforming Foundational Production and Analysis for Better Governance
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 27
Online
ArcGIS is revolutionizing the production and analysis of geospatial information, providing unprecedented value to users. Learn how to harness the power of 'where' to quickly and accurately produce maps, data, web services, apps, and many other information products using the data you collect. Register at
http://go.esri.com/production-analysis
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Feed Storage Discharge
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thurs
day, September 28
Beaver Dam
Utilizing the available tools to determine whether a site may be considered significant for regulatory or cost-share purposes will covered in this training. Training o
bjectives are:
- Gain an understanding of the basic causes of runoff and leachate from feed storage.
- Gain a basic understanding of the tools used for the evaluation of feed storage sites.
- Evaluate flow paths, watershed areas, slopes and other factors used in determining runoff potential for impacting waterbodies.
- Provide for a base level of evaluation to promote consistency across the state when evaluating these types of sites for programs/rules such as NR 151, Livestock Siting, Farmland Preservation Program and Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans.
- Look at solutions to solve these resource concerns.
For more information please contact:
Mark Steinfest at (608)751-2507, Ryan Glassmaker at (608)301-6413, Brian Schuh (920)946-5112
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Non-Ruminant Organic Livestock on Pasture
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3
Online
Producers are increasingly interested in keeping pigs, chickens and other livestock on pasture. While many resources are focused on ruminants such as cows, sheep, and goats, there are opportunities for non-ruminants, as well. This webinar will focus on resource concerns and opportunities for conservation with non-ruminant animals on pasture. The presentation will also discuss the pasture and outdoor access requirements for producers raising these animals organically. Go to
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/non-ruminant-organic-livestock-on-pasture to register.
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Regenerative Farm Field Day
9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4
Monticello
Hear firsthand insights into the ins and outs of incorporating and balancing the leader-follower system for grass finishing and cow/calf operation. The field day will feature a tour of a 2016-established silvopasture with chestnuts, persimmons, pecans, and redbuds, demonstrations of a soil pit, rainfall simulator, and adaptive grazing management strategies, and a locally-sourced lunch provided by Prairie Creek Seed. Learn how to adaptively manage a farm using grazing stick measurements. Registration can be paid online at https://savannainstitute1.wufoo.com/forms/green-fire-farm-field-day/
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Cover Crops Farm Tour
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Monday, October 9
Spring Green
Come discuss cover crop practices for fresh market produce, grain, and dairy systems. See no-till drilling, irrigation, manure management, and other strategies to conserve soil and nutrients.
Then enjoy brats, plus seafood caught by fishermen in the Gulf - whose challenges with nutrient build-up and biological die-off in the Gulf Dead Zone we seek to help through our conservation practices. Go to
http://michaelfields.org/calendar/ for more information.
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Interseeding, Precision Planting and Management of Cover Crops in a Corn and Soybean Rotation
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10
Online
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Urban Soil Quality
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, October 11
Online
What are the contamination risks to be aware of when growing in urban soil? How should you test for soil contaminants? How do you interpret the test results? What treatment and management options exist? Which of those are practical? If you're interested in the answers to any of these questions, tune in to this webinar. Register for this free webinar at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wednesday-webinars-registration-11452674257
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Wisconsin's Surface Water Quality: Impaired Waters
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, October 11
Online
This talk will focus on Wisconsin DNR's surface water quality assessment process and the identification of impaired waters. We will cover assessment and listing guidance (WisCALM), data usage, timelines, and delisting procedures. We will also touch upon how to interpret changes in the impaired waters list over time. J
oin from your computer, tablet or smartphone at
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/588678885 For more information, contact Chris at
chris@wisconsinlandwater.org
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1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 11
Online
L
earn how to prioritize what matters most and make sure you're fulfilling career dreams at the same time. You'll hear from:
- Laurie Watkins, Author, "Go from Stressed to Strong: Health and Fitness Advice from High Achievers"
- Sekou Mitchell, Federal Account Manager, Aetna
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Grant Writing Workshops
October 11-20
L
ocations throughout Wisconsin
Do you have a food or farm business? Are you interested in ways to develop your business? Join the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute for a workshop designed to help you identify which grants or other financial options might be right for you. This workshop will address ways to plan your project and strengthen your application. Check out
http://michaelfields.org/upcoming-grant-writing-workshops-2/
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Practical Carbon Solutions
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 12
Online
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Fall Technical Tour
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 12
Sheboygan Falls
Tour stops include:
-A CAFO constructing an ultra-filtration and reverse osmosis system to concentrate nutrients into 30% of the original manure volume while recovering 70% of the original volume as clean water.
- A producer of freshwater tilapia and vegetables from a systainable, symbiotic ecosystem.
- Phase I of a two-phase project to reduce dissolved phosphorus within a 260-acre sub-watershed of Elkhart Lake. This phase includes an iron filter system designed to remove 70-80% of dissolved phosphorus from drain tile discharge. Phase II will include a secondary treatment tank installed on a conventional private onsite wastewater treatment system.
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Sheep Pasture Walk and Fall Pasture Management
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 14
Mount Horeb
Fall grazing can be some of the highest quality of the year and can have a positive impact on the ewe body condition heading into breeding season. In grazing, everything we do impacts the next grazing cycle. What about fall with plants going dormant and winter fast approaching? How we manage fall pasture and forages impacts the next grazing season-spring. Participants can see examples of each of the three "tiers" of lamb production. For more information, go to
https://fyi.uwex.edu/danecountyag/events/sheep-pasture-walk-fall-pasture-management/
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Inspiration for a Sand County Almanac Revisited
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Saturday, October 14
Baraboo
Aldo Leopold's most influential piece of writing was A Sand County Almanac
. Come and explore the Leopold shack and farm and read essays in the places from which they were inspired including; "Come High Water" on the banks of the Wisconsin River, "Draba" at the Sand Blow, and "Good Oak" where the mighty tree once stood. Join Aldo Leopold Foundation staff on a special tour and explore the land that influenced one of the most important pieces of environmental writing ever written. Check out https://www.aldoleopold.org/event/inspiration-sand-county-almanac-revisited/ for details.
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Field Technology Day
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17
Concord
Learn about and see a variety of cover crops. Talk with industry experts about new and innovative technologies. Watch demonstrations on minimal disturbance equipment for both cultivator and fertilizer application. For more information, contact
Doncwa33@gmail.com or (608) 279-2732.
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Conservation Employee Training
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday, October 20
Madison
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Governor's Northern Wisconsin Economic & Community Development Summit
Wednesday, October 25-Thursday, October 26
Trego
Don't miss this informative event devoted to community and economic development in northern Wisconsin! Grab your team and get ready for an action-packed 2017 Northwoods Summit.
Highlights include:
- Governor Scott Walker & Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch
- One-on-one and small group discussions with Cabinet Secretaries
- Dynamic breakout sessions with state and local experts
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Using Native and Naturalized Landscape for Designing Effective Site Stormwater Systems
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 27
Milwaukee
Gain an understanding of how to analyze, design, implement and manage effective and innovative stormwater management systems using native landscape for a variety of sites - large, small, rural, urban. Learn about how a thorough site analysis of soils, terrain and hydrology can influence design approach using native and naturalized plant selections. Several case studies of built projects are presented and the attendees get first-hand knowledge of how to approach site design, plant selection, construction and maintenance. Go to
http://uwm.edu/sce/courses/native-landscape-design-for-stormwater/ for more details.
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Advanced Soil Health
9:00 a.m-3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, October 31
Arlington
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Cultural Resources
9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Thursday, November 2
Jefferson
This intermediate-level classroom and field archaeological experience meets NRCS' Cultural Resource Module 7 and 8 requirements. Students will need to complete Modules 1-6 on the NRCS AgLearn website before the start of this training session.
Participants will learn the value of protecting cultural resources, gain hands-on experience with a variety of artifacts, and participate in a field experience. Register at https://conservation-training.uwex.edu/course-section/cultural-resources-module-78
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World Dairy Expo
October 3-7
Madison
Wisconsin Cover Crops Conference
October 4
Jackson
Food, Land & Water Conference
October 16-17
Elkhart Lake
Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (WAEE) Annual Conference
October 19-21
Mequon
ESRI WI Users Group Conference
Green Bay
October 26-27
Women Food & Ag Network Annual Conference
November 2-4
Madison
State of Lake Michigan Conference
November 7-10
Green Bay
Green Lands Blue Waters Conference
November 28-29
Madison
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