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.

Online Learning
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Online learning opportunities
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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…

TTCP
Tech Talk: Soil Fertility Management on Pasture Webinar

TTCP
Tech Talk: Farm Economics - Overview Webinar

TTCP
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…

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…

TTCP
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…

Conservation Planning
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.…

TTCP
Tech Talk: Grazing Contingency Planning Webinar

Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), and Jace Stallman, Rangeland Management Specialist (NRCS), discusses managing pastures…

TTCP
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…

TTCP
Tech Talk: CPS 528 Grazing Management Updates Webinar

Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), reviews the 528 Grazing Management practice updates for 2026:

  • Conservation…
TTCP
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…

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…

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…

TTCP
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).…

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 (…

Fall and Pollinators Webinar

Minnesota's Environmental Quality Board hosted this webinar that highlights how fall is a vital season for pollinators, explaining their…

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…

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…

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…

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).…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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).…

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…

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…

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…

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…

RIM Drinking Water Video

RIM Drinking Water program overview from July 16, 2025. 


This recorded training highlights updates to the easement program…

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,…

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…

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…

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),…

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…

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…

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…

MN CREP Wetland Restoration and Application Workbook Training 04/2025 Webinar

April 2025 webinar training for CREP wetland restoration practices and application workbook