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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Title Subject Format Description Training Source
test Conservation Planning, Culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion TTCP, Other
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 Conservation Planning Webinar

What is a certified conservation planner and why is it important? Watch this session hosted by your Technical Training and Certification Program…

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
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
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…

How To Plan a Successful Conservation Event: Tools and Resources Webinar

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

Agricultural Working Lands and Wildlife: Grassland Bird Conservation in Northeastern Haylands and Pasturelands Webinar
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  

Wildlife Webinar Series Webinar

This year’s series explores how forest management impacts wildlife habitats, economic decisions, and climate resilience. Forests play a critical…

Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Tool Webinar

The Nutrient Management Tool (NMT) includes a GIS based mapping component as well as the ability to keep land application records. George Schwint…

Tech Talk: Grazing with Virtual Fence Webinar

Dr. Miranda Meehan provides an overview on virtual fence and considerations when integrating it into a grazing system based on her team’s…

Tech Talk: Nitrate in Groundwater Webinar

Margaret Wagner (MDA) provides an update on the implementation of the Groundwater Protection Rule to minimize potential sources of nitrate…

MN CREP Training - March 2025 Webinar

This is a recording of the MN CREP webinar training session from 3/18/2025. Training for this…

Tech Talk: Livestock 101 Webinar

This Tech Talk provides basic information for several species of livestock that may be raised on pasture, including the following topics. …

Easement Enhancement Program Webinar Webinar

This is a recording of the Easement Enhancement Program webinar training session from 2/18/2025. The webinar provided an overview of the program…

Soil Health and Management

This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of soil health…

Managed Grazing Systems

This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of managed…

Herbaceous Vegetation Establishment

This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and…

Tech Talk: Maximum Return To Nitrogen Webinar

Minnesota - along with Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio - uses the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) approach to corn N rate…

Tech Talk: Ag Water Quality Program Update Webinar

This Tech Talk highlights the New Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Assessment tool that was released this summer, as well other program…

An Overview of Technical Note 190-12: Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems Part 1: Soil Health, Climate and Nutrients Webinar

This webinar will cover select topics from Technical Note 12 – Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems – which provides a wealth of…

Winter Harvest in a Changing Environment Webinar

This four part webinar series will explore changing winter conditions and their consequences for timber harvesting in the Northeast and Upper…