Not all training takes place in a classroom. We’ve put together a searchable library of recorded modules, webinars, videos and other resources to help our staff and partners find professional development information on a variety of topics.
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| Virtual Panel of Experts: Native Seed Mix Design for Wet Sites | Webinar |
This training introduces the core principles for designing and evaluating diverse native seed mixes for wet sites, including wetlands, shorelines… |
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| Tech Talk: Soil Fertility Management on Pasture | Webinar |
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| Tech Talk: Farm Economics - Overview | Webinar |
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| How to Plan a Successful Conservation Event: Tools, Templates, and Community Capacity | Webinar |
This virtual workshop equips conservation professionals with practical tools, templates, and strategies to design impactful events - from field… |
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| Basic Cover Crop 2026 | Webinar |
This is a collection of webinar replays from the Basic Cover Crop training held March 30 and April 2, 2026. |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Basic Cover Crop 2026 | Webinar |
This is a collection of webinar replays from the Basic Cover Crop training held March 30 and April 2, 2026. |
TTCP | Practice Installation and Certification |
| Tech Talk: Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Estimators | Webinar |
Matt Drewitz and David Miller (MPCA), along with Udai Singh and Cameron Gaspord (BWSR), discuss some new tools used to estimate changes in… |
TTCP, Other | Calculators |
| Tech Talk: Soil Mechanics | Webinar |
During this session Miranda Berge (NRCS) discusses the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), essential laboratory procedures for determining… |
TTCP | Soil |
| Tech Talk: Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) 10 Year Update Overview | Webinar |
Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz and… |
TTCP | Stormwater |
| Tech Talk: Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) 10 Year Update Overview | Webinar |
Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz and… |
TTCP | Conservation Planning |
| Tech Talk: Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) 10 Year Update Overview | Webinar |
Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz and… |
TTCP | Water Quality |
| Restoring Minnesota | Webinar |
This is a series of training webinars developed by UMN Extension Natural Resources Programs focusing on ecological restoration. Sessions include… |
Other | Wildlife |
| Restoring Minnesota | Webinar |
This is a series of training webinars developed by UMN Extension Natural Resources Programs focusing on ecological restoration. Sessions include… |
Other | Habitat |
| Best Practices for Pollinators | Webinar |
Best Practices for Pollinators Summit is an annual educational summit created by Pollinator Friendly Alliance which presents leaders in ecology,… |
Other | Pollinators |
| Tech Talk: Basic Conservation Information for Livestock & Manure | Webinar |
This session is about the characteristics of manure and its importance in conservation planning. The webinar will talk about the different… |
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| Tech Talk: Conservation Planner Certification | Webinar |
What is a certified conservation planner and why is it important? Watch this session hosted by your Technical Training and Certification Program… |
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| Tech Talk: Winter Camelina | Webinar |
Winter camelina is a winter hardy brassica that can add diversity to a traditional corn and soybean rotation and has potential as a cash crop.… |
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| Tech Talk: Grazing Contingency Planning | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), and Jace Stallman, Rangeland Management Specialist (NRCS), discusses managing pastures… |
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| Tech Talk: Endangered Species Act Pesticide Labels: how and where do conservation professionals fit in? | Webinar |
Neal Kittelson (MDA) presents on the EPA's updated pesticide labels that include new Endangered Species Act protections. Conservation… |
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| Tech Talk: CPS 528 Grazing Management Updates | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), reviews the 528 Grazing Management practice updates for 2026:
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| Bird Friendly Maple: A sweet approach to bird conservation | Webinar |
The National Audubon Society's "Bird friendly Maple Program" takes a market-based approach to bird conservation by publicly recognizing maple… |
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| Livestock 101: Livestock Production Fundamentals | Webinar |
Livestock production fundamentals is a series of 8 webinars focused on providing livestock information to NRCS staff, partners, technical service… |
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| 2025 Tech Talks | Webinar |
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety… |
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| CPS 393 Filter Strip Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Filter Strip (CPS 393).… |
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| CPS 512 Pasture and Hayland Planting Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Pasture and Hayland Planting (… |
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| Fall and Pollinators | Webinar |
Minnesota's Environmental Quality Board hosted this webinar that highlights how fall is a vital season for pollinators, explaining their… |
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| Tech Talk: Forest In Field Soil Health Assessment Tool | Webinar |
The Forestland In Field Soil Health Assessment (FIFSHA) was developed to assist conservation planners with evaluating the health of private… |
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| CPS 666 Forest Stand Improvement Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Forest Stand Improvement (CPS… |
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| CPS 595 Pest Management Conservation System |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Pest Management Conservation… |
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| CPS 528 Grazing Management Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Managed Grazing (CPS 528).… |
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| 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… |
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| CPS 342 Critical Area Planting Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Critical Area Planting (CPS 342… |
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| CPS 340 Cover Crop Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Cover Crop (CPS 340). Additional… |
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| CPS 329 Residue and Tillage Management - No Till Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Residue and Tillage Management… |
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| CPS 327 Conservation Cover Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Conservation Cover (CPS 327).… |
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| CPS 657 Wetland Restoration Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Wetland Restorations (CPS 657… |
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| 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… |
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| Agricultural Working Lands and Wildlife: Grassland Bird Conservation in Northeastern Haylands and Pasturelands | Webinar |
Hosted by the NRCS Biology Webinar Series, this presentation explores the intersection of agricultural land management and grassland bird… |
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| Tech Talk: A Day in the Life of a Seed Vendor | Webinar |
Wes Olmschenk (MNL) and Jessi Strinmoen (Shooting Star Native Seeds) discuss their roles and responsibilities as native seed vendors. They… |
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| RIM Drinking Water | Video |
RIM Drinking Water program overview from July 16, 2025.
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| What Does Research Really Say about Strategic Tillage in No-Till Systems | Webinar |
This Soil Health Digital Cafe featured Dr. Humberto Blanco, Professor of Soil Management and Applied Soil Physics at the University of Nebraska,… |
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| Implementing Soil Health Testing – Conservation Evaluation Monitoring Activity 216 | Webinar |
Join the NRCS Soil Health Division to learn about NRCS Conservation Evaluation Monitoring Activity 216 – Soil Health Testing. This webinar will… |
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| Tech Talk: 4R Nutrient Stewardship Principles and the Value of Soil Sampling | Webinar |
Interested in reinforcing your knowledge of nutrient management? This session includes a discussion on the 4R principles of nutrient stewardship… |
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| Tech Talk: WIN-PST for Brush Management | Webinar |
This session is a follow up to the in person Brush Management trainings held in May, 2025. Dusty Jasken, Area Resource Conservationist (NRCS),… |
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| Tech Talk: Brush Management (CPS 314) Practice Standard | Webinar |
Join Jeff Duchene and Jared Holm for a webinar on Brush Management, Conservation Practice Standard 314, exploring how this conservation practice… |
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| CPS 590 Nutrient Management Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Nutrient Management plans (CPS… |
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| Tech Talk: Fertilizer Recommendations | Webinar |
What goes into creating a fertilizer recommendation? Dr. Daniel Kaiser discusses the approach the University of Minnesota takes in creating… |
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| MN CREP Wetland Restoration and Application Workbook Training 04/2025 | Webinar |
April 2025 webinar training for CREP wetland restoration practices and application workbook |