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: Windbreak Fundamentals | Webinar |
Gary Wyatt (UMN Extension) provides an overview of Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment (CPS380) practice and the windbreak design elements: height… |
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| Tech Talk: Environmental Markets 101 | Webinar |
Stacy Cushenbery and Leif Fixen of The Nature Conservancy provided an overview of the science and economics surrounding the rapidly evolving world… |
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| Tech Talk: Roof Runoff Structure (Gutters) | Webinar |
Patrick Schultz, TTCP Training Engineer, will go through some basic planning and design elements of using roof gutters as a conservation practice… |
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| Tech Talk: Wetland Restoration Seed Mixes | Webinar |
Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates how to design and evaluate wetland restoration seed mixes using the latest version of the… |
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| Tech Talk: Engineering Design Resources | Webinar |
When working through engineering projects, there are a number of resources available to reference and guide you. But how do you know which… |
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| Tech Talk: Designing Pollinator Seed Mixes | Webinar |
Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, demonstrates how to design and evaluate pollinator seed mixes using the latest version of the NRCS… |
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| GNSS Training by Frontier Precision | Webinar |
Area Technical Training Team 7 hosted a GNSS training with instructor Dylan Jones of Frontier Precision. The recording of this training is… |
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| Tech Talk: Seeding Calculator Workbook | Webinar |
Eric Anderson, NRCS Area Resource Conservationist demonstrates how to use the Conservation Seeding Calculator workbook to either develop a seeding… |
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| Soil Erosion 101 | Online Course |
This training module focuses on the types of erosion and the resource concerns associated with erosion. It orients participants to the types and… |
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| Tech Talk: Bismarck Plant Materials Center | Webinar |
During this replay the Bismarck Plant Materials Staff provides an introduction to the Plant Materials Program. You will learn a bit about the… |
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| Nutrient Management Module 8: Land Treatment | Video |
In this brief module, Lawrence Svien, TTCP Training Conservationist discusses developing alternatives during the conservation process generally… |
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| Tech Talk: Dendrology 101 | Webinar |
Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester, and Jon Sellnow, TTCP Coordinator, presented the basics of tree and woody shrub identification of native… |
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| Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Design | Webinar |
Lea Holter, NRCS Assistant State Conservation Engineer, will provide an introduction to the new pipeline design worksheet. We will demonstrate how… |
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| Tech Talk: Native Plant Communities | Webinar |
Megan Benage and Becky Marty from the DNR present on Native Plant Communities. This workshop session covers a tour of the Native Plant… |
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| Tech Talk: Native Plant ID | Webinar |
Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, and Jeff Kalin, NRCS State Wildlife Biologist, cover native plant identification for the most… |
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| Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Planning |
Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, covers the planning considerations for livestock watering systems. Topics covered include identifying… |
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| Water and Sediment Control Basin Training Series |
This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Water and Sediment… |
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| Grassed Waterway Training Series |
This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Grassed Waterways (CPS412… |
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| Tech Talk: Brush Management (CPS314) In Pastures | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, reviews the Brush Management (PS314) practice standard, implementation requirements, and statement of… |
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| Forest Pests and Disease | Reference Material |
This Minnesota DNR website has links to forest pests and disease descriptions, identification and management options. |
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| Forages | Reference Material |
This website provides information on variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for forages in Minnesota. |
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| Sugarbeets | Reference Material |
This website provides information on growing sugarbeets and pest management for sugarbeets Minnesota. |
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| Small Grains | Reference Material |
This website provides information on crop and variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for small grains in… |
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| Weed Management | Reference Material |
This website provides information on weed identification, herbicides and herbicide resistance management. |
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| Sugarbeet Pest Management | Reference Material |
This website provides information on insects and diseases affecting sugarbeets. |
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| Soybean Pest Management | Reference Material |
This website provides information on insects and diseases affecting soybean. |
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| Small Grain Pest Management | Reference Material |
This website provides information about diseases and insects common to Minnesota small grain crops. |
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| Forage Pest Management | Reference Material |
This website provides information on alfalfa diseases and insects. |
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| Corn Pest Management | Reference Material |
This website provides information on insects, diseases and nematodes affecting corn. |
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| Nutrient Management Module 6c: Phosphorus Loss Risk Assessment | Webinar |
Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates the process to complete the Phosphorus Loss Risk Assessment worksheet. |
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| Tech Talk: Waste Facility Closure | Webinar |
Craig Peterson, NRCS AE, and Patrick Schultz, TTCP Training Engineer, will provide a general discussion of topics related to the Waste Facility… |
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| Reviewing the 2020 Farm Economics to Make 2021 Decisions on the Farm | Webinar |
This session will review the farm economics for Minnesota farms in 2020 including COVID impacts and opportunities. Additionally, we will review… |
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| Your Insect Allies: Meet the Beneficial Insects that Control Crop Pests and Promote Soil Health | Webinar |
Join Karin Jokela, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society, to get to know some of the most common beneficial insects above and… |
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| Tech Talk Replay: Nutrient Management Module 13 - Nutrient Recommendations | Webinar |
Dr. Daniel Kaiser, UMN Extension, discusses soil sampling and using the results when making fertilizer recommendations for phosphorus and… |
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| Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 2 | Webinar |
Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course. |
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| Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 1 | Webinar |
Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course. |
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| Wetland Restoration | Webinar |
This training will enable field staff involved in project applications, the design, or the construction of wetland restorations to have a solid… |
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| Forestry Equipment | Video |
Duane Fogard, American Bird Conservancy Forester, from the Duluth Field Office, will lead us in a review of commonly used forest… |
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| Ag 101 - Session 1: Nutrient Management | Video |
This training is presented by Centrol Crop Consulting Agronomists Ian Olson and Ken Fransky. They present information on soils in Minnesota… |
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| Tech Talk: Tree/Shrub Establishment CPS 612 | Video |
This session covers the use of Web Soil Survey to identify Conservation Tree/Shrub Groups and using the CTSG group spreadsheet to select species… |
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| Tech Talk: Minnesota Natural Resource Atlas | Webinar |
Are you looking for a user friendly tool for visualizing and analyzing spatial data and information? If so, join Will Bartsch and Cindy Hagley,… |
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| Tech Talk: Construction Inspection - Materials | Webinar |
Tech Talk Replay from January 25, 2021. The fourth part of the Construction Inspection series, this session covers various details regarding… |
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| Tech Talk: HEC-HMS - Modeling a Grade Stabilization Structure | Webinar |
Tech Talk Replay from March 1, 2021, A demonstration on how to use HEC-HMS to model a Grade Stabilization Structure. |
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| Nutrient Management Module 11: Manure Sampling, Testing and Crediting | Video |
Jeff King, NRCS Water Quality Specialist, describes the requirements for manure sampling and testing and how to calculate manure nutrient credits… |
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| Nutrient Management Module 5b: Nitrogen Loss Risk Assessment | Video |
Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates the process to complete the Field Nitrogen Loss Risk Assessment worksheet. |
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| Evolution of Bale Grazing | Video |
Farmer panel discussion on bale grazing. |
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| Winter Soil Health Virtual Series | Video |
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition produced a series of webinars in January and February of 2021. These five webinars are: Webinar 1… |
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| GIS Training Videos | Video |
Mitch Brinks, TSA 1 GIS specialist has a Youtube channel with multiple training videos specific to soil and water conservation work. |
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| Multifunctional Shelterbelts: Considerations and Designs for Ecobuffers and Ecologically-based Farming | Video |
Mark Wonneck and Gary Bank of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada discuss the benefits, functions and design considerations for woody… |
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| Pollinator Friendly Multi-functional Windbreak Design | Video |
Mark Wonneck, of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada discusses the habitat requirements for pollinator species and how they can be considered and… |