Noon
Monday, July 16
Online
Heavy rains and high temperatures are fueling the growth of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, in water bodies around the state, so the Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources and Health Services are teaming up to present an informational webinar about the health risks of blue-green algae. Some blue-green algae can cause illnesses for people and animals who accidentally ingest or inhale it, or have prolonged skin contact with the algae. Check out
https://dnr.wi.gov/news/Weekly/?id=648#art4
for more information.
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11:00 a.m.-Noon
Tuesday, July 17
Online
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8:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 19
Hancock
Come network with growers and industry and get research updates on potato projects! Curious about what happens at the Hancock Agricultural Research station? Come check it out! It is even more interesting than you might think! Go to
https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/120458 to find out more.
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Noon-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 19
Online
Josh Brown from the WI DNR will provide an overview of the WI Wetland Conservation Trust In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program (WWCT), how it's different from mitigation banking, and lessons learned and opportunities for the program after its first few years. Register at
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7:00-8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 23
Online
Introducing cover crop rotations is increasingly proven to protect and improve soil health and cash crop productivity. Grazing cover crops with cattle is an excellent way to make this beneficial practice more impactful and profitable. The right planning, relationships, and infrastructure are needed to ensure grazing cover crop success. Hear about field-tested best practices for
successfully integrating cover crops and adaptive grazing, including species selection, cover crop establishment, forage chain integration, temporary infrastructure, lease options, and more.
Check out http://pastureproject.org/events/
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Balancing Landowner and Wildlife Needs for the Greatest Returns
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 28
Viola
Learn to steward your property for the greatest returns and how to successfully - Increase forest and forage production - Control invasive plants without chemicals - Increase wildlife habitat - Reduce taxes, access cost share - Work within boundaries of a land easement - Get help! RSVP: By July 26 at Eventbrite.com - search for events in Viola, WI or contact Wendy Warren at [email protected]
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7:00-8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 30
Online
The economic case for using cover crops within row crop production is strengthened by integrating cattle grazing. Successfully doing so can offset the cost of winter feed for livestock, improve soil health, and potentially increase crop productivity. This webinar will introduce the best management principles and practices for maximizing the economic value of cover crops.
The newly released "Economics of Cover Crops" decision making tool co-developed by PFI and Iowa State University will also be shared so that webinar attendee can utilize it for their own operations. Register at http://pastureproject.org/events/
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High Tunnel Field Day at the Good Acre
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, August 1
St. Paul, MN
Take a walk through The Good Acre's high tunnels to learn about their innovative "fertigation system" that allows them to analyze plant nutrients and adjust fertilizer accordingly through drip irrigation. During the second half of the workshop, NRCS staff will be available to help farmers apply for their own high tunnels through EQIP. Check out
http://www.mnfoodassociation.org/classes-and-farm-tours
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1:00-3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 2
Amherst Junction
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5:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 2
New London
Steve currently rotationally grazes 30 Hereford cow/calf pairs on 30 acres of pasture year-round. During the growing season animals are moved daily. During the non-growing season the livestock are rotated through a winter bale grazing system. Steve is working on adding additional acreage through a SARE grant by thinning and converting 30 acres of a spruce and pine plantation previously in managed forest law to a silvopasture system along with an additional 30 acres of mixed hardwoods. We'll look at how the project has progressed in its first year and discuss things learned and things to consider when converting to a silvopasture system. For more information or to RSVP contact Derrick Raspor at
[email protected]
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10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Friday, August 3
Beaver Dam
- Learning about tools for improving a field's soil condition while improving water infiltration and keeping soil in place
- Learning about impacts of weather extremes on agriculture
- Seeing how cover crops and other soil health building principles can be put in place on large-scale working farm operations
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In Her Boots Workshop
10:00 am.-3:00 p.m.
Friday, August 3
Broadhead
Interested in starting a farm of your own one day? Join this amazing group of women leaders at Raleigh's Hillside Farm to see what it really takes to own your own farming operation. The workshop includes a formal education session, farm tour, women farmer panel, lunch, and networking opportunities, building on the philosophy that women farmers learn best from each other. This workshop kicks off the
annual Soil Sisters tour
of local farms. Learn more and register at https://www.raleighshillsidefarm.com/events/2018/8/3/in-her-boots
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Silvopasture Workshop
August 3 (afternoon) - Spring Grove, MN
August 3 (evening)-August 4 - Coon Valley, WI
Learn how to establish and manage silvopasture for livestock performance and land health. Key topics:
- Silvopasture design and principles
- Converting pasture to silvopasture
- Converting woodland to silvopasture
- Grazing management in silvopasture
- Case study exercises
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
August 3 & August 4
Chicago, IL
These courses are designed to ensure that applicants understand which concepts will be covered by the exam and act as a review for most of those concepts. Because this certification is meant to identify experienced professionals, concepts will not be reviewed in detail during the review course.
Applicants for the exam are expected to have a sufficient combination of education and experience to be able to independently study the materials identified in the General Principles Review Manual. Register ten days prior at http://www.envirocertintl.org/events/chicago-il-reviews/
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Soil Health Kit Field Day
August 6 - Eau Claire
August 7 - Clark County
Receive a soil health testing kit and training on how to use the kit to compare the soil health in different fields in their farming operation. Hear from NRCS and UW-Extension experts and see a rainfall simulator demonstration. The kit includes a soil compaction probe, soil infiltration test, soil aggregation stability (slake) test, digital soil thermometer and resources to help you understand how to improve soil health on your farm. Register at https://conservation-training.uwex.edu/courses-events by July 30.
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9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8
Baraboo
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9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8
Depart from Madison
Join us on a bus tour to visit two large-scale dairies in Northeast Wisconsin. Come and learn why these farms raise their heifers on grass and hear about the economic and health benefits they are experiencing. Learn more at https://fyi.uwex.edu/danecountyag/events/heifergrazing/
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9:00 a.m.-Noon
Thursday, August 9
Fall River
Soil health has become one of the most important issues facing agriculture today. Managed grazing is one of the best management systems to implement soil health practices on your farm...when done correctly! See how a well-managed pasture system connects to the principles of soil health and beyond by adding the importance of animals in the system. Hear about the history of soil conservation leading to the current focus on soil health and look at tools to connect soil health to the economic vitality of the farm. Find out more and how to register at
https://www.swbadger.org/news--events.html
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August 9-10
Baraboo
Based on Aldo Leopold's own teaching method, "observe, participate, reflect," this two-day program prepares participants to connect wider audiences to Leopold's land ethic. The workshop starts by helping participants to deepen their own understanding of this idea. Attendees come away with new relationships, tools, ideas, and facilitation skills for articulating their vision; bringing their values into action; and inspiring others to do the same. For more information, go to https://www.aldoleopold.org/teach-learn/classes-workshops/land-ethic-leaders/
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8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Friday, August 10
Sturgeon Bay
This workshop will introduce teachers and other environmental educators to the basics of climate science and provide classroom-ready materials and information usable both with students and as outreach activities in the community. Recent research and data based information on the nature of our changing climate will be presented. C
heck out
https://www.facebook.com/TeacingClimateChange/posts/2015326725375188
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Noon-3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 12
Viroqua
Cate and Mat Eddy operate a certified organic vegetable farm incorporating vegetables, herbs, fruit, and hay. After a bring-your-own picnic lunch at noon, the farm tour will start at 1:00 pm in the pack shed and then move out to the field with a focus on soil and water conservation. They will share their experiences building farm efficiencies, farming on a ridge, using green manures, and under-seeding vegetables with cover crops. Register by August 9 at https://fyi.uwex.edu/danecountyag/events/ridgeland-harvest-infrastructure-and-conservation/
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10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 14
Ferryville
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8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 14
Omro
Katie Kopina Buser and her husband John Buser own Buser Cattle Company, an operation primarily focused on grazing beef cattle. They utilize their own 90 acres and neighboring pastures in conservation with the DNR and are putting practices to work that they learned working on several large cattle operations out west. R
egister under the corresponding event at
www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/upcoming-events
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1:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 25 (rescheduled from July 21)
Coon Valley
You will learn how to evaluate fencing investment, build high-quality fences, and maintain barbed, temporary, and high tensile electric fence. Find out more and register at
https://www.swbadger.org/news--events.html
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Annual Lakes Meeting/Conference
July 13
Rhinelander
WI Land+Water County Conservationist Meeting
July 19-20
W
isconsin Rapids
Women & Water Coming Together Symposium
July 29-August 2
Lac Courte Oreilles
A Celebration of WI Farms & Rural Life
August 3-5
Wisconsin Counties Association Conference
September 23-25
La Crosse
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