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Filling the Void: Strategies for Improved Sustainability
11:00-12:00 a.m.
Monday, June 12
Online
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Herbicide Rotational Restrictions
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 14
Online
Join to hear
the latest information on herbicide carryover and rotational restrictions. No-tillers will learn:
- Herbicide families and how each class works within the plant
- What chemistries cause the most concern for summer and fall cover crop seeding
- Forage considerations from late summer herbicide applications
- Spring burndown takeaways - what works and which species require more management
Register
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5613408564423614979
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Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development Grant Application Process
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20
Online
This webinar will address various aspects of project development for potential applicants of the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Grant Program (BFRDP). Topics covered include: understanding required BFRDP components, a brief intro to logic models, how to make your design competitive, ensuring your organization is meeting farmers' needs, integrating your program design with the broader mission of your organization, and more. Check out
https://nesfp.org/BFRDP
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Farm Law 101
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20
Madison
If you'd like to confidently, safely help farmers work through basic farm law questions, attend this workshop. You will learn to understand the basics behind farm leasing, land, liability, employment, food safety, business structures, sales, and regulatory issues. You'll hear where to find detailed information and understand how to stay within safe, ethical bounds when guiding farmers through legal questions. Call (
608) 616-5319 for more information.
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Implementing Management Systems for Diversified Fruit
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 22
Winona, MN
The field day will focus on unusual fruits, including 5 varieties of black currants, 8 varieties of honeyberries, 5 types of plums, and numerous blueberry varieties. We'll discuss the farm's rainwater collection; solar-powered irrigation system; deer fencing; and bird netting. Join the conversation about national organic policy issues, and
talk about how fruit growers can incorporate native plants in their operations to provide food and habitat for pollinators and other beneficial organisms. Find more at https://www.organicfruitgrowers.org/events-1
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Healthy Lakes Conference
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday, June 23
Oconomowoc
Here's an opportunity to hear about the effective work being done to improve lakes by trial and error, research and development, and failure and success. Many of the same issues are being treated in very different ways. Come see and hear what has worked, what has not worked, and why. More information and registration details can be found at http://www.cleanwaterassociation.com/healthy-lakes-conference
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Grass-Fed Beef Workshop
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 24
Baraboo
This workshop
will guide participants through the principles of a successful grass-fed operation. A tour will feature a farm that is currently transitioning to a rotational grazing system. Highlights will include watering systems, fencing types, and measurements of forage quality. Contact Sadie by June 16 at
[email protected] or (608) 355-4842 to register.
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Aquatic Plant Identification Training
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 29
Woodruff
Learn from experts to identify aquatic plants. The training will help participants:
- Understand the ecological role of aquatic plants in Wisconsin's water bodies
- Learn how to distinguish the many species of aquatic plants that exist in Wisconsin
- Learn about various aquatic habitats
Register soon at https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/programs/training/plantID.aspx |
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Composting with Purpose Field Day
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
East Troy
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Midwest Compost School
July 11-13
Stevens Point
This immersive three-day school features a mix of classroom, hands-on and field trip experience. Topics include:
* Introduction to the composting process
* Recipe development and feedstock characteristic
* Compost quality and measurement
* Compost pile building
* Compostable packaging
* Applications of compost
* Hands-on compost pile construction
* Midwest regulations overview and update
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Midwest Farm Energy Conference
J
une 13-14
Morris, MN
Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference
June 16
Hayward
The Energy Fair
June 16-18
Custer
ESRI Imaging and Mapping Forum
July 8-11
San Diego, CA
Farm Technology Days
July 11-13
Algoma
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) Annual Conference
July 30-August 2
Madison
North American Manure Expo
August 22-23
Arlington
Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Conference
September 24-26
Wisconsin Dells
Food, Land & Water Conference
October 16-17
Elkhart Lake
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