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TMDLs as Nonpoint Source Planning Tools
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, November 15
Online
This webinar will address the following questions:
- How do Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) fit into the range of water quality planning tools?
- How are TMDL project areas selected?
- What kind of information can local stakeholders contribute to TMDL development?
- What are some of the latest tools to help with TMDL implementation?
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DNR Small-Scale Targeted Runoff Management (TRM) Grant Application
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 15
Online
The Small-Scale Agricultural TRM Grant Program is a voluntary program that offers cost-sharing funds to existing, non-CAFO, agricultural operations that install best management practices (BMPs) to achieve compliance with NR 151 agricultural performance standards and Total Maximum Daily Loads. DNR's Runoff Management Grant program is updating the application and instructions for 2019 project funding. The proposed updates will be posted for public comment on the Proposed DNR Program Guidance webpage. This webinar will provide information about the proposed updates. Registration can be found at
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Evaluating Government Customer Service
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 15
Online
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Farmland Preservation Tax Credit Update
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 17 and
Wednesday, December 6
Online
DATCP is hosting two webinars for
tax preparers and individuals who prepare
tax claims under the F
armland
Preservation Program to review requirements for claiming the credit. The webinar will cover the basics of the Wisconsin
Farmland
Preservation Program, eligibility to claim the
Farmland
Preservation
Tax Credit, and which schedule to use when claiming. Please email
[email protected] to request a link to either webinar date.
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Composting Management: Water, Problem Feedstocks
1:00-2:15 p.m.
Friday, November 17
Online
In this webinar, the presenter will explain how to evaluate composting water needs, describe methods for accurately applying water, and how to handle and compost problematic feedstocks to minimize nuisance and environmental concerns. Learn more and register at https://learn.extension.org/events/3172
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Working with Producers to Apply Intensive Grazing Management
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 28
Online
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SnapPlus Trainings
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
November 28 - December 19
Various Locations
The morning session will cover all the basics of SnapPlus, and the afternoon will cover more advanced tools and will give participants time to ask questions. Lunch will be on your own. Locations can be found at https://snapplus.wisc.edu/ Registration is required by emailing [email protected] to save your spot and computer if needed.
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Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meetings
November 29- December 5
Various Locations
The Department of Soil Science, in conjunction with University of Wisconsin-Cooperative Extension, will conduct eight meetings around the state to provide research and information updates in the field of soil, water, and nutrient management. Find out more and how to register, go to
http://soils.wisc.edu/2017-soil-water-nutrient-management-meetings/
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Drought Tolerance in Trees - Improving Tree Selection for Challenging Urban Sites
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 30
Online
Gain an understanding of the basic mechanisms of drought tolerance and insight into tree mortality from drought, giving you practical strategies for managing trees in urban spaces. Dr. Hirons will share his latest research on using specific plant traits to improve tree selection decisions for challenging urban sites. Register at https://learn.extension.org/events/3228
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NASECA-WI Construction Site Erosion Control and Stormwater Permit Compliance Training
November 30-December 1
Waukesha
This two-day course is designed for those who perform site management duties, supervise or direct construction activities, install best management practices, and/or inspect sites for compliance relating to erosion/sediment control and storm water management. For more details and to register, go to
https://www.nasecawi.org/erosion-control-inspector-training/
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Vegated Swale and Site Evaluation for Storm Water Infiltration for Use in Construction, Industry, and Agriculture
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 7
Online
The DNR recently updated technical standards for 1005 Vegetated Swales and 1002 Site Evaluation for Storm Water Infiltration. The purpose of the webinar is to provide an overview of the technical standards, including a review of the following:
- Vegetated Swale design criteria, considerations, and operation and maintenance
- Site Evaluation for Storm Water Infiltration methodology and infiltration rate calculations
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Farm Enterprise Budgeting - "Should I Plant Corn, Convert to Pasture, or....?"
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15
Stevens Point
A simple enterprise budget is extremely beneficial to help producers asses the financial viability of their cropping systems. The goal is not to perform an all-inclusive financial plan for the farm; it is to help them make basic, simple decisions regarding their various farm enterprises. If we can show them the numbers and how conservation can pay, it seems to go a long way towards us "selling" conservation. We will run through various scenarios and practice running an enterprise budget so that you are proficient enough to take it back to your counties. The focus will be on a using a corn budget and grassfed beef budget. Bring a laptop with Microsoft Excel loaded to practice "running the numbers." The training agenda is being developed. Register by Monday, December 11, at
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7pa8l6qab&oeidk=a07eetbezv64284c130 Contact Penny at
[email protected] for more information.
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Edible Startup Summit
Green Lands Blue Waters Conference
November 28-29
Madison
PDPW Food & Policy Summit
December 6-7
Madison
National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health
December 7-8
Indianapolis, IN
Growing for the Future
December 4-7
Online
Conservation Tillage Conference
December 5-6
Wilmar, MN
Midwest CSA Conference
December 7-8
Wisconsin Dells
UW Discovery Farms Conference
December 12
Wisconsin Dells
National No-Till Conference
January 9-12
Louisville, KY
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