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CPS 528 Grazing Management Training Series

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This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Managed Grazing (CPS 528). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 528 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

CPS 380 Windbreak-Shelterbelt Establishment and Renovation Training Series

  • Read more about CPS 380 Windbreak-Shelterbelt Establishment and Renovation Training Series

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment and Renovation (CPS 380). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 380 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

CPS 342 Critical Area Planting Training Series

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This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Critical Area Planting (CPS 342). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 342 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

CPS 340 Cover Crop Training Series

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This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Cover Crop (CPS 340). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 340 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

CPS 329 Residue and Tillage Management - No Till Training Series

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This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Residue and Tillage Management - No Till (CPS 329). Additional training may be needed.

CSP 329 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

CPS 327 Conservation Cover Training Series

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This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Conservation Cover (CPS 327). Additional training may be necessary.

CPS 327 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

Engineering Field Tools (EFT) - WASCOB Design Training

  • Read more about Engineering Field Tools (EFT) - WASCOB Design Training

This training will cover the basics of a water and sediment control basin (WASCOB) design using the NRCS Engineering Field Tools (EFT) software.  This training is intended for individuals that have some experience with the WASCOB practice but need training on designing a WASCOB using EFT-TDT.  You must install the software well in advance of the training.

CPS 657 Wetland Restoration Training Series

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This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Wetland Restorations (CPS 657). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 657 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

CPS 612 Tree/Shrub Establishment Training Series

  • Read more about CPS 612 Tree/Shrub Establishment Training Series

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Tree and/or Shrub Establishment plantings (CPS612). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 612 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

How To Plan a Successful Conservation Event: Tools and Resources

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Learn how to plan a successful conservation focused event that leaves your audience impacted and ready for action, free tools and templates are linked below.

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