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.
| Title | Format | Description | Training Source | Training Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Management Module 8: Land Treatment | Video |
In this brief module, Lawrence Svien, TTCP Training Conservationist discusses developing alternatives during the conservation process generally… |
TTCP | Nutrient Management |
| 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… |
TTCP | Forestry |
| 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… |
TTCP | Plant ID |
| 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… |
TTCP | Livestock & Managed Grazing |
| 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… |
TTCP | Native Vegetation, Habitats, & Pollinators |
| 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… |
TTCP | Native Vegetation, Habitats, & Pollinators |
| 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… |
TTCP | Plant ID |
| Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Planning | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, covers the planning considerations for livestock watering systems. Topics covered include identifying… |
TTCP | Livestock & Managed Grazing |
| Water and Sediment Control Basin Training Series | Reference Material |
This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Water and Sediment… |
TTCP | Practice Installation and Certification |
| Grassed Waterway Training Series | Reference Material |
This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Grassed Waterways (CPS412… |
TTCP | Practice Installation and Certification |
| 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… |
TTCP | Livestock & Managed Grazing |
| 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… |
TTCP | Pest Management |
| Forest Pests and Disease | Reference Material |
This Minnesota DNR website has links to forest pests and disease descriptions, identification and management options. |
Other | Forestry |
| Forest Pests and Disease | Reference Material |
This Minnesota DNR website has links to forest pests and disease descriptions, identification and management options. |
Other | Pest Management |
| 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. |
TTCP | Nutrient Management |
| 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… |
TTCP | Practice Installation and Certification |
| 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… |
TTCP | Conservation Planning |
| 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… |
TTCP | Ag & Agronomy |
| 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… |
TTCP | Native Vegetation, Habitats, & Pollinators |
| Tech Talk: 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… |
TTCP | Nutrient Management |
| 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. |
TTCP | Nutrient Management |
| 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. |
TTCP | Nutrient Management |
| 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… |
TTCP | Wetland |
| Forestry Equipment | Video |
Duane Fogard, American Bird Conservancy Forester, from the Duluth Field Office, will lead us in a review of commonly used forest… |
Other | Forestry |
| 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… |
TTCP | Nutrient Management |
| 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… |
TTCP | Agroforestry |
| 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… |
TTCP | Forestry |
| 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,… |
TTCP | GIS & GPS |
| 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… |
TTCP | Practice Installation and Certification |
| 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. |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| 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.… |
TTCP | Nutrient Management |
| 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. |
TTCP | Nutrient Management |
| Evolution of Bale Grazing | Video |
Farmer panel discussion on bale grazing. |
Other | Livestock & Managed Grazing |
| 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:… |
Other | Soil Health and Management |
| 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. |
Other | GIS & GPS |
| 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… |
Other | Agroforestry |
| 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… |
Other | Agroforestry |
| 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… |
Other | Native Vegetation, Habitats, & Pollinators |
| Shelterbelt Renovation: Manitoba experience | Video |
Richard Warkentin of the Stanley Soil Management Association in Manitoba presents on their experience with shelterbelt renovations. |
Other | Agroforestry |
| Windbreak Renovation: North Dakota experience | Video |
Wells County (ND) SWCD Manager, Anne Ehni describes their experience with windbreak renovation. |
Other | Agroforestry |
| Renovation: Experiences in the Field | Video |
Video describes need for windbreak renovation, equipment and various techniques that can be used. |
Other | Agroforestry |
| Assessment of Windbreak Condition and Indicators to Renovate | Video |
Steve Rasmussen, a National Forest Service District Forester presents on evaluating the condition of an existing windbreak to determine if it… |
Other | Agroforestry |
| Silvopasture in Wisconsin: Goals, Challenges and Other Fodder for Thought | Webinar |
Recorded webinar from the Agroforestry in Action webinar series. Diane Mayerfeld presents information on Silvopasture -- progress, challenges and… |
Other | Agroforestry |
| Silvopasture in Wisconsin: Goals, Challenges and Other Fodder for Thought | Webinar |
Recorded webinar from the Agroforestry in Action webinar series. Diane Mayerfeld presents information on Silvopasture -- progress, challenges and… |
Other | Livestock & Managed Grazing |
| Blowing Snow Control Tools | Reference Material |
University of Minnesota resources for design of Living Snow Fences. This site includes a design tool, a video on how to run the design tool,… |
Other | Agroforestry |
| Tree Identification | Reference Material |
University of Minnesota resources for the identification of trees: Tree Identification Cards that can be downloaded and printed, Beginners… |
Other | Plant ID |
| Climate Change and Adaptive Management for Agriculture | Video |
A supplemental video for the 2021 Soil Health and Sustainability. Discussion of the impacts of climate change on agriculture and the adaptive… |
Other | Ag & Agronomy |
| It's All About Carbon: Building a Thriving Soil Biological Community | Video |
A supplemental video for the 2021 Soil Health and Sustainability. Dennis Chessman of NRCS gives a presentation on Soil Carbon at the 2018 National… |
Other | Soil |
| Soil Health and Sustainability for Field Staff - Blended Delivery Module 5: Ecological Management | Video |
Module 5 of 9 in the virtual portion of this blended training for 2021. This training is designed to provide field-level conservationists… |
Other | Soil Health and Management |
| Soil Health and Sustainability for Field Staff - Blended Delivery Module 4: Resource Concerns | Video |
Module 4 of 9 in the virtual portion of this blended training for 2021. This training is designed to provide field-level conservationists… |
Other | Soil Health and Management |