Training Description:
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety of technical topics at 1:00 on the identified Mondays. Miss a session you were interested in? We record every presentations and make replays available in the Online Learning section of the TTCP website.
These webinars are delivered using Microsoft Teams (Need help?)
Date(s):
- March 02, 2026
- March 09, 2026
- March 16, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- March 30, 2026
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TTCP
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Notes:
A listing of the 2025 sessions and replay can be found on the 2025 Tech Talk page.
2026 Scheduled Sessions
| Date | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 12 | TTCP Onboarding | This training will provide employees with an orientation to the Technical Training and Certification Program. Participants will become familiar with the training resources that are available to them through TTCP. In addition, participants will start to develop their own personalized learning plan. Those who plan to attend should bring your job description to the training and ask around to find out the five most commonly used conservation practices in your work area. |
| January 26 | CPS 528 Grazing Management Updates | Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), reviews the 528 Grazing Management practice updates:
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| February 2 | Endangered Species Act Pesticide Labels: how and where do conservation professional fit in? | Neal Kittelson (MDA) will present on the EPA's updated pesticide labels that include new Endangered Species Act protections. Conservation professionals may play a key role in helping agricultural producers navigate compliance. This presentation will explore the intersection of pesticide regulation and conservation, highlighting how future and existing land management practices and conservation programs can contribute to meeting ESA mitigation requirements. Recent changes to pesticide labeling introduce conservation practices as options to fulfill mitigation requirements related to spray drift and runoff/erosion. This talk will provide insights into EPA’s new mitigation frameworks, including the use of online tools like Bulletins Live! Two and EPA's Mitigation Menu website, and how programs like NRCS's EQIP and the MDA's Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program can support compliance. The presentation will emphasize the importance of technical assistance, proactive planning, and thorough documentation, while showing how conservation professionals can be valuable partners in supporting ESA compliance efforts. |
| February 9 | Grazing Contingency Planning | In this session Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), will discuss managing pastures during drought conditions, managing excessively wet weather, and managing sacrificial areas. |
| February 23 | Winter Camelina: A New Winter Annual Oilseed Crop for Economic and Environmental Benefit | Matt Leavitt (UMN Forever Green) and Anna Teeter (Cargill) |
| March 16 | Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) 10 Year Update Overview | Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz, Research Scientist (MPCA), will review progress on the existing strategy and provide an overview of updated plan. |
| March 20 | Soil Fertility Management on Pasture | Education Educators Troy Salzer and Tarah Young (UMN Extension) discuss the basics of pasture soil fertility including soil testing, plant nutrient needs, and liming. |
More coming soon! |
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Training Calendar
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Online Learning
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