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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| Corn yield in Wisconsin and the US (Corn, part 1/3) | Video |
(Time:13:41) Dr. Joe Lauer's presentation about "Corn Growth, Development, and Physiology". This part (1 of 3) focuses on an overview of corn… |
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| Minnesota Cropping Systems and their Environmental Impacts | Video |
This video provides basic information on the relationship between animals, crops and the environment. |
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| Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Poultry Industry | Video |
Time: 14:37; This video provides basic information on the poultry industry in Minnesota including types of systems, industry structure,… |
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| Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Dairy Industry | Video |
(Time: 14:19) This video provides basic information on the dairy industry in Minnesota including breeds, terminology, production systems,… |
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| Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Swine Industry | Video |
(Time: 14:37) This video provides basic information on the swine industry in Minnesota including terminology, production segments, industry… |
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| Fields to Streams: Managing Water in a Rural Landscape – Part Two | Reference Material |
This document is designed to assist rural landowners, land managers, and conservation professionals in protecting rural streams. The emphasis is… |
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| Fields to Streams: Managing Water in a Rural Landscape - Part One | Reference Material |
This document is designed to assist rural landowners, land managers, and conservation professionals in protecting rural streams. The emphasis is… |
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| Using Soil Data from the USDA Geospatial Data Gateway in ArcGIS | Video |
(Time: 14:55) This video will explain how to download soil survey spatial and tabular data from the Geospatial Data Gateway and how to use… |
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| Soil Data Viewer 6.2 User Guide | Reference Material |
A 57 page pdf with complete instructions on how to use Soil Data Viewer, standalone or as an add-in to ArcMap |
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| USDA NRCS National Soil Survey Center | Webinar |
This is the display of all the online videos produced by the National Soil Survey Center. There are over 100 videos available, most of which will… |
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| Web Soil Survey – Part 3: Tabs and Downloads | Video |
Time: 13:30; Part 3 of a 3 part series on Web Soil Survey. This video covers the various tabs of soil information, report settings, shopping cart… |
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| Web Soil Survey – Part 2: Set Area of Interest (AOI) | Video |
(Time: 12:11) Part 2 of a 3 part series on Web Soil Survey. This video covers ways to set an Area of Interest (AOI), limits for the AOI, and… |
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| Web Soil survey - Part 1: Application Access | Video |
(Time: 11:48) Part 1 of a 3 part series on Web Soil Survey. This video covers information on the Web Soil Survey home page, ways to access the… |
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| Living Soil Film | Video |
(Time 1:00:22) Our soils support 95 percent of all food production, and by 2060, our soils will be asked to give us as much food as we have… |
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| Use of NRCS Conservation Practice Standards and Specifications | Webinar |
(Time: 1:14) Participants will learn to use NRCS conservation practice standards to support the NRCS conservation planning process. |
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| Introduction to Field Office Technical Guide | Online Course |
5 Online training modules that take approximately 1 hour to complete. The modules are prerequisites for Conservation Planning, Part 1 and also… |
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| Conservation Planning Course Webinar #2: Additional Considerations in the Planning Process | Webinar |
This webinar covers Phase II, Steps 8 and 9 of the Conservation Planning Process, Cultural Social and Economic Considerations, Resource Concerns… |
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| Environmental Evaluation Series No. 2: Documenting the Environmental Evaluation on the NRCS CPA-52 Environmental Evaluation Worksheet | Webinar |
Second in the series on environmental evaluations, this webinar will assist NRCS conservation planners, partners, and technical service providers… |
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| Environmental Evaluation Series No. 1: Primer on NRCS Environmental Compliance | Webinar |
First in the series on environmental evaluations, the primary topics of this webinar include: legal foundations, scoping of relevant resource… |
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| Enhancing Mast (food) Production for Woodland Wildlife | Webinar |
Fruit from trees and shrubs (aka mast) is a significant source of food for many wildlife species. This webinar will explore a variety of mast… |
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| Application of Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality Protection | Webinar |
Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) are techniques and practices used to minimize and prevent water quality problems associated with. (Time… |
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| Crop Tree Management for Forest Stand Improvement | Webinar |
This webinar provides insight into how meeting the sunlight needs of individual crop trees can facilitate Forest Stand Improvement efforts. (Time… |
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| Conservation Tree/Shrub Groups: A Tool for Matching Woody Plants to Soils | Webinar |
This webinar provides guidance on how to develop and use Conservation Tree/Shrub Groups (CTSG) to match woody plants to soils. (Time: 00:39)… |
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| Introduction to Agroforestry Systems | Webinar |
Participants will learn about the five recognized agroforestry practices: Windbreaks, Alleycropping, Silvopasture, Forest Farming and Riparian. (… |
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| Hydrologic Soils Group (HSG) Knowledge Matrix | Video |
A training module explaining how to enter information into the HSG matrix to generate a hydrologic soil group classification for use in storm… |
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| Altered Hydrology | Video |
The basics of drainage and why it is done, installing drainage, the wetland hydrology technical criterion, the terms “effectively drained” and “… |
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| Wetland Hydrology Monitoring Part 2 | Video |
(Time: 18:11) This is the second of two training modules on the topic of wetland hydrology monitoring – offered as an… |
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| Wetland Hydrology Monitoring Part 1 | Video |
(Time: 30:42) This is the first of two training modules on the topic of wetland hydrology monitoring – offered as an… |
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| Introduction to Animal Agriculture - the Minnesota Beef Industry | Video |
(Time:16:57) This video provides basic information on the beef industry in Minnesota including terminology, production systems, economics and… |
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| WASCOB Tile Design | Video |
The training shows the tile design components of the WASCOB Design spreadsheet. This video finishes the basin system design started in the WASCOB… |
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| WASCOB Design Intro | Video |
(Time 19:55) The training introduces employees to NRCS's WASCOB Design spreadsheet. This is an introductory level training with a format of some… |
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| Basic WASCOB Section IV | Video |
(Time: 10:02) Video pulls in some linked "handouts" (see links below) to prepare staff for discussions with landowners during the initial parts of… |
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| Basic WASCOB Section III | Video |
(Time: 14:06) Focuses on the underground outlet supporting practice and ties the outlet design into the basin design. Stage storage is explained… |
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| Basic WASCOB Section II | Video |
(Time: 12:02) Explains the three types of cross sections and how they each fit into the landscape and different farming operations. |
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| Basic WASCOB Section I | Video |
The Basic WASCOB training series is a four-part video based on the original Basic WASCOB webinar presented in April from the Technical Training… |
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| How to stabilize your shore with live fascines | Video | |||
| How to install a soil wrap slope break | Video | |||
| How to stabilize your shore with erosion control fabric | Video | |||
| How to restore your shore with native plants | Video | |||
| How to restore your shore with coir logs | Video |
How to install a soil wrap to function as a slope break for erosion control is the focus of this video for contractors and landowners in Central… |
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| Quick Reference link - Surveying | Reference Material |
Time: will vary; This link takes you to the MN NRCS engineering page, under Resources and CAD. This page contains 7 quick… |
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| Quick Reference Links- CAD | Reference Material |
This link takes you to the MN NRCS engineering page, under Resources and CAD. This page contains over 100 quick reference guides (pdf)… |
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| Introduction to Unified Soil Classification System | Video |
This video is a recorded PowerPoint by MN NRCS Geologist Tim Weisbrod. It is a pre-requisite to taking the in-person SM-1 classroom training.… |
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| ESRI Virtual Campus | Online Course |
In 2016, ESRI revamped their online learning program. Rather than employees requesting access codes, they are now able to directly order courses… |
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| Conservation Applications of LiDAR Training Program | Online Course |
GIS LiDAR workshops |
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| LiDAR based tools for design of Water & Sediment Control Basins in ARCGIS | Video |
Time: 12:29 Peter Mead (Cartographic Technician) and Wes Drake (Agricultural Engineer) from the Minnesota NRCS provide an… |
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| Engineering Field Tools (EFT): Overview and Basic Tasks | Video |
Time: 59:00; At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will know the general capabilities of the Engineering Field Tools software, with… |
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| Using the EFT Waterway Sizing Wizard | Video |
This video is a re-recording of an Engineering Field Tool's (EFT) Waterway Wizard webinar originally presented March 2017 by NRCS Area 6 Engineer… |
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| Perimeter/Sediment Control | Video |
MECA video providing information on products and installation tips for keeping sediment from leaving a construction site. |
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| Concrete Washout and Dewatering | Video |
This video from MECA provides tips and instructions for proper handling and disposal of excess concrete. |