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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| 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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| Basic Soils Training Module 4: Soils in Conservation Planning | Video |
This module provides examples of how to use soils data in the conservation planning process. The presentation starts with Josh Odekirk, SE Area… |
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| Basic Soils Training Module 3: Web Soil Survey and other Resources for Accessing Soils Data | Video |
This module provides a demonstration of the capabilities of Web Soil Survey and other tools for accessing soil survey data. Andrew Paolucci, NRCS… |
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| Basic Soils Training Module 2: Soil Survey Map Unit Design | Video |
This module provides an overview of soil survey map units. Jeremy Ziegler, SE Wisconsin NRCS Area Resource Soil Scientist, provides an… |
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| Basic Soils Training Module 1: Soil Properties and Interpretations | Video |
This module provides an introduction to soil properties and interpretations. Jennifer Smith, WI NRCS State Soil Scientist, starts the presentation… |
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| Basic Grassed Waterway - Video 3 | Webinar |
13 mins, 57 secs |
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| Basic Grassed Waterway - Video 2 | Webinar |
30 mins, 47 secs This is a 3 part video from a 2018 webinar covering the practice standard contents and design concepts for field… |
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| Basic Grassed Waterway - Video 1 | Webinar |
26 mins, 47 secs This is a 3 part video from a 2018 webinar covering the practice standard contents and design concepts for… |
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| Basic Cover Crop Training - Webinar #4 | Webinar |
2023 Webinar replay - Session 4 covers the topics of cover crop seeding and termination methods as well as economics of cover crops. |
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| Basic Cover Crop Training - Webinar #3 | Webinar |
2023 Webinar Replay - Session 3 covers seed mix design, the seed calculator, calculating PLS and bulk seed as well as MN seed tag law. |
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| Basic Cover Crop Training - Webinar #2 | Webinar |
2023 Webinar Replay - Session 2 covers the practice standard, Implementation Requirements worksheet, Agronomy Technical Note 33 and Cover Crop… |
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| Basic Cover Crop Training - Webinar #1 | Webinar |
2023 Webinar Replay - Session 1 discusses cover crop strategies, resource concerns that can be treated with cover crops, benefits of cover crops… |
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| Basic Cover Crop 2026 | Webinar |
This is a collection of webinar replays from the Basic Cover Crop training held March 30 and April 2, 2026. |
TTCP | Practice Design (Tools) |
| Basic Cover Crop 2026 | Webinar |
This is a collection of webinar replays from the Basic Cover Crop training held March 30 and April 2, 2026. |
TTCP | Practice Installation and Certification |
| Basic CAD and Civil 3D Training | Webinar |
These are the recordings from the February 2022 Basic CAD training. The intended audience is conservation staff with little CAD experience. The… |
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| Assisted Migration 101 | Webinar |
In this webinar, participants will gain insights into the basic concepts of local adaptation in trees and explore the three types of assisted… |
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| 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… |
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| Ash Management Overview | Online Course |
An overview of the MNDNR's efforts regarding the management of ash dominated stands on state lands in Minnesota in response to Emerald Ash Borer.… |
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| Applying Skills We’ve Learned to Manure Management | Video |
Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join us as we cover… |
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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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| An Overview of Technical Note 190-12: Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems Part 1: Soil Health, Climate and Nutrients | Webinar |
This webinar will cover select topics from Technical Note 12 – Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems – which provides a wealth of… |
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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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| Agronomic and Economic Consideration for the Business Cass of Adopting Soil Health Management Systems | Webinar |
Participants will learn agricultural production factors along combination with economic considerations for evaluating profitability of adopting… |
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| Agricultural Working Lands and Wildlife: Grassland Bird Conservation in Northeastern Haylands and Pasturelands | Webinar |
Hosted by the NRCS Biology Webinar Series, this presentation explores the intersection of agricultural land management and grassland bird… |
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| Ag 101 - Session 6: Bringing it All Together in the Fall | Webinar |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting share information and videos about different fall activities on a farm. |
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| Ag 101 - Session 5: Manure Management and Livestock Operations |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present on the value and utilization of manure in the context of farm economics,… |
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| Ag 101 - Session 4: Farm Economics and Working with Farmers | Webinar |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present information on the different types of tillage and planting equipment with discussion… |
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| Ag 101 - Session 3: Tillage Equipment and Planting Systems | Webinar |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present information on the different types of tillage and planting equipment with discussion… |
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| Ag 101 - Session 2: Precision Technology and its Economic Value | Webinar |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present on precision agricultural technology and economics. |
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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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| Advanced Nitrogen Smart | Online Course |
A deep dive into the 4Rs starts where the original Nitrogen Smart ends with a detailed discussion on N rate, the contributions from soil and the… |
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| Adaptive Silvicultural Experiments in Midwestern Hardwood Forests: Examples from Floodplains and Oak-dominated Uplands | Webinar |
Join Drs. Miranda Curzon and Marcella Windmuller-Campione as they discuss their work on two Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC)… |
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| A World Without Soil | Video |
Participants in this session will learn why soil is an essential part of the Earth’s ability to feed the world's population and it is key to… |
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| A Practical Field Guide for Designing Conservation Buffers | Webinar |
(Time: 00:52) In this webinar, participants will learn how to use evidence-based guidelines for designing vegetative buffers as presented in… |
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| A Forest Optimization Tool for Modeling, Mapping, and Managing in Minnesota | Webinar |
A changing climate, changes in Minnesota’s forest products industry and increasing pressure for ecosystem service have and will continue to create… |
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| A Buried Bond: The Connection Between Healthy Soils and Healthy Communities | Video |
We use soils to provide 98.8% of our food, but the bonds between soil health and human health extend far beyond what fills our plate. The science… |
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| A Basic Introduction to Logic Models | Video |
A logic model is a way of organizing the elements of your plan or project so you can successfully communicate your strategy to funders and… |
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| A Back to Basics Approach for Nutrient Management | Video |
Fertilizer can separate the most profitable producers from the rest of the pack. While fertilizer is a critical component for high yields,… |
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| 8th Annual Nitrogen: Minnesota’s Grand Challenge and Compelling Opportunity Conference (2022) | Video |
Learn about the latest nitrogen management research including: N and irrigation mgmt, N mgmt on drained/undrained soils, reducing nitrous oxide… |
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| 2025 Tech Talks | Webinar |
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety… |
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| 2024 Tech Talks |
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety… |
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| 2023 Tech Talks | Webinar |
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety… |
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| 2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Weed Management and Herbicide Resistance | Webinar |
The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up to date, research based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for… |
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| 2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Weather, Economics and Supply Chains | Webinar |
The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up to date, research based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for… |
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| 2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Tar Spot of Corn | Webinar |
The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up to date, research based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for… |
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| 2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Semi Dwarf Corn and SCN Breeding Efforts | Webinar |
The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up to date, research based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for… |
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| 2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk New and Old Soybean Insect Pests | Webinar |
The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up to date, research based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for… |