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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| Tech Talk: Virtual Fence | Webinar |
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| 2024 Tech Talks |
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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| Tech Talk: ICPS 827 Strategic Harvested Forage Management | Webinar |
Strategic Harvested Forage Management is a new interim conservation practice and consists of developing a planned winter feeding strategy that… |
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| The Soil is Alive on Highway 75 | Video |
Watch and learn about Soil Health through discussions, simulations and demonstrations with Ray Archuleta, a Certified Professional Soil Scientist… |
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| Monarch Biology and Management | Webinar |
This recorded webinar covers the biology of the monarch, its conservation status, and management techniques to improve breeding habitat for the… |
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| Virtual Fence | Reference Material |
A PowerPoint presentation developed by NRCS with these objectives:
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| Assisted Migration 101 | Webinar |
In this webinar, participants will gain insights into the basic concepts of local adaptation in trees and explore the three types of assisted… |
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| Tech Talk: Irrigation Management Assistant (IMA) Tool | Webinar |
Join Vasudha Sharma, U of M, as she demonstrates the Irrigation Management Assistant (IMA) Tool. She will discuss how to access the… |
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| Virtual Fencing 101 | Reference Material |
A power point presentation developed by Green Lands, Blue Waters on the basics of virtual fencing. You will learn about: |
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| Grazing Technology | Video |
Rangeland Trust webinar about grazing technology on public and private rangelands in California. The discussion included an explanation of the… |
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| Virtual Fencing - Setup for Success | Video |
A 3 part video series: Explore the transformative potential of virtual fence technology in livestock management. Although it was first… |
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| Exploring the Boundaries of Virtual Fence Webinar 2: Virtual Fence Applications | Reference Material |
Join us to learn about three real-world examples of how virtual fence (VF) has been used for rangeland and livestock management. We hope this… |
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| Exploring the Boundaries of Virtual Fence Webinar 1: Virtual Fence 101 & Vendor Comparison | Webinar |
Join us to learn about the basics of virtual fence (VF) technology, including an overview of the components, potential applications, and compare… |
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| Feed Management | Webinar |
This one day workshop, hosted by the National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) and the USDA’s NRCS, will provide participants with a general… |
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| Tech Talk: Nitrogen Stabilizer Efficacy | Webinar |
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| Tech Talk: Cropland In Field Soil Health Assessment and Its Role to Evaluate Soil Function | Webinar |
During this session with Stephanie McLain, attendees gain awareness and knowledge of the Cropland In Field Soil Health Assessment developed by the… |
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| Tech Talk: Organic No Till Systems: Can it work? |
Patrick Carr, Montana State University, and Erin Silva, University of Wisconsin, discuss Organic No Till systems and how they work…or don’t work.… |
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| Continuous Living Cover 101 | Online Course |
Continuous Living Cover 101, available from Green Lands Blue Waters, is a self paced, online course for agricultural, conservation, and technical… |
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| Tech Talk: Conservation Tree Shrub Groups (CTSGs) |
The Conservation Tree-Shrub Groups (CTSGs) are a planning tool that aid in the selection of trees and shrubs for planting based on soil type.… |
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| Tech Talk: Soil Health Resource Concerns | Webinar |
Stephanie McLain (NRCS State Soil Health Specialist) provides an overview of the soil health resource concerns including how to evaluate them.… |
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| Economics of Crop Production | Webinar |
In this online training, Samuel Porter (Economist, NRCS MN) and Keith Olander (Executive Director, AgCentric) cover the costs and economic… |
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| Tech Talk: Intro to Urban Soil Health for Conservation Planning and Management | Webinar |
In this webinar, Josh Beniston, NRCS Regional Soil Health Specialist covering urban areas, presents an overview of soil health in the context of… |
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| Tech Talk: Brush Management (CPS 314) in Grasslands and Savannas | Webinar |
Brush Management is becoming increasingly needed on our grassland and savanna habitats to maintain their open character. However, this tool can be… |
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| Tech Talk: Core Concepts for Designing and Evaluating Native Seed Mixes | Webinar |
Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, covers how to design and evaluate native seed mixes using the latest version of the NRCS seeding… |
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| Brome Conversion and Long-Term Grassland Management | Video |
An overview of successful long-term brome conversion methods based on field results. Grassland management for long-term success. Considerations to… |
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| Tech Talk: 2024 Pest Management Forecast | Webinar |
Bruce Potter, UMN Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist, looks at pest management considerations for the coming year. Bruce discusses… |
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| Tech Talk: Pest Management Follow Up | Webinar |
This is a follow up to the in person Basic Pest Management Concepts training sessions that were held in January, 2024. Courtney Cheever, NRCS… |
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| Tech Talk: Minnesota Wheat's On Farm Research Network | Webinar |
Melissa Carlson, lead researcher and coordinator of Minnesota Wheat's On Farm Research Network, provides an overview of how they work with growers… |
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| Tech Talk: MN Seed Law | Webinar |
This session provides an overview of Minnesota's Seed law, one of the oldest consumer protection laws in Minnesota, which is in place to ensure a… |
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| Silvopasture: An Introduction and Overview | Webinar |
In this webinar, we will provide an introduction to and overview of silvopasture for any level. Learn more about what it is, who should… |
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| Tech Talk: Source Water Protection | Webinar |
During this session Courtney Cheever (NRCS), Mark Wetlauffer (MDH), Aaron Meyer (MRWA), and Katie Breth (MRWA) provide an introduction to the… |
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| Soil Erosion: Conservation Practices for Soil Erosion Control | Online Course |
This course covers the structural, vegetative, and management conservation practices used to reduce all five types of soil erosion. |
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| RIM Reforestation Easement Program Training | Webinar |
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| Tech Talk: Back to our Roots: Managing Alfalfa for Yield and Environment |
Joshua Gamble, ARS Research Agronomist, discusses the role alfalfa roots play in mediating yield, stand persistence, and ecosystem services.… |
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| Tech Talk: Seed Calculator Revisions | Webinar |
The new version of the seeding spreadsheet has the ability to do seeding checkouts based on seed tags listing a Pure Live Seed (PLS) applied… |
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| Selling Seed in Minnesota (Seed Law) | Video |
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has put together this presentation to help retailers understand the requirements for labeling and selling… |
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| Forestry CPAs, DIAs, and CEMAs | Webinar |
Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester, gives an overview of the criteria for Forestry CPA 106, DIA 165, and CEMA 223 activity plans. She reviews a… |
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| Ag 101 - Session 6: Bringing it All Together in the Fall | Webinar |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting share information and videos about different fall activities on a farm. |
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| Ag 101 - Session 5: Manure Management and Livestock Operations |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present on the value and utilization of manure in the context of farm economics,… |
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| Ag 101 - Session 4: Farm Economics and Working with Farmers | Webinar |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present information on the different types of tillage and planting equipment with discussion… |
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| Ag 101 - Session 3: Tillage Equipment and Planting Systems | Webinar |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present information on the different types of tillage and planting equipment with discussion… |
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| 2023 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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| Kernza, Multipurpose Perennial Cover | Webinar |
Kernza is a perennial grass that can be used as a source of grain and for livestock forage. This session covers several aspects of Kernza… |
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| History of Minnesota Forests | Webinar |
Duane Fogard, ABC Forester, provides an introduction to forest ecology and the history of forests in Minnesota. |
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| Tech Talk: Annual Forages for Grazing Systems (CPS 810) | Webinar |
This Tech Talk provides an overview of the interim CPS 810 Annual Forages for Grazing Systems Conservation Practice Standard, Implementation… |
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| Tech Talk: Amending Soil Properties with Lime | Webinar |
Ryan Buetow, NRCS State Agronomist, discusses the foundation of soil management and all the impacts that pH has on crop growth, nutrient… |
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| Tech Talk: Controlled Traffic Farming, Conservation Harvest, Field Operations Emissions Reduction | Webinar |
Ryan Buetow, NRCS State Agronomist, discusses the new practices Controlled Traffic Farming (CPS 334), Conservation Harvest (CPS 809), and Field… |
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| Macro Enabled CPA-52 Form | Webinar |
John Crellin, NRCS Area Resource Conservationist, covers the April, 2023 version of CPA-52 form including the updates to the form and live… |
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| Tech Talk: Audubon Conservation Ranching Program | Webinar |
The Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) program is a collaborative effort between farmers, ranchers, and Audubon to address the decline of… |
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| Advanced Nitrogen Smart | Online Course |
A deep dive into the 4Rs starts where the original Nitrogen Smart ends with a detailed discussion on N rate, the contributions from soil and the… |