Training Description:
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of soil health systems.
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Soil Health and Management
- Complete the Soils Core Competency Modules
- Complete the Water Quality Core Competency Modules
- Complete the Conservation Planning Core Competency Modules
- Become a Level 1 Conservation Planner
Recommended Trainings
Familiarize yourself with the Conservation Practices for JAA below before beginning these trainings - Read the practice standards, know the practice purposes and Implementation Requirements worksheets for the common practices in your work area.
- Complete the four Soil Erosion Modules
- Understand Soil Health Resource Concerns
- Understand Cropland Soil Health Assessments
- In Field Soil Health Assessment Training (Offered in person annually)
- Soil Health and Sustainability (Offered in person annually)
- Conservation Planning Course (Offered in person annually)
- Cover Crop Academy (Offered in person depending on demand)
- Basic Soils and Landscapes (Offered in person annually)
Conservation Practices for Job Approval Authority
- CPS 328: Conservation Crop Rotation
- CPS 329: Residue and Tillage Management - No Till
- CPS 340: Cover Crop
- CPS 345: Residue and Tillage Management - Reduced Till
Additional Opportunities
- Join a soil health cohort when available (Offered annually)
- Work on conservation practice planning
- Work with a mentor to guide and review your work
- Complete the JAA Application
- Complete the JAA Reference Form with your mentor
- Submit the JAA Packet to your ARC
- Continue to refine and hone your technical skills until you receive JAA
- Continue to gain experience by planning practices and continuing your learning
- Mentor others - someone helped you, so pass it on!
- Three year JAA review
Training Calendar
BWSR offers a calendar of training events intended to provide potential attendees with information related to potential and upcoming sessions.
All trainings are subject to change due to a variety of circumstances.
Online Learning
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.