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 - Roof Runoff Structure (Gutters) | Practice Design | Practice Specific | Webinar | Patrick Schultz, TTCP Training Engineer, will go through some basic planning and design elements of using roof gutters as a conservation practice… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk: Wetland Restoration Seed Mixes | Practice Design | Practice Specific | Webinar | Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates how to design and evaluate wetland restoration seed mixes using the latest version of the… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk - Engineering Design Resources | Practice Design | Practice Specific | Webinar | When working through engineering projects, there are a number of resources available to reference and guide you. But how do you know which… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk: Designing Pollinator Seed Mixes | Pollinators | Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators | Webinar | Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, demonstrates how to design and evaluate pollinator seed mixes using the latest version of the NRCS… |
TTCP |
| GNSS Training by Frontier Precision | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Surveying | Webinar | Area Technical Training Team 7 hosted a GNSS training with instructor Dylan Jones of Frontier Precision. The recording of this training is… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk: Seeding Calculator Workbook | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Vegetation – Species, Seeding and Seed Mixes | Webinar | Eric Anderson, NRCS Area Resource Conservationist demonstrates how to use the Conservation Seeding Calculator workbook to either develop a seeding… |
TTCP |
| Soil Erosion 101 | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Soil Erosion Prediction Models | 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… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk: Bismarck Plant Materials Center | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators | Webinar | During this replay the Bismarck Plant Materials Staff provides an introduction to the Plant Materials Program. You will learn a bit about the… |
TTCP |
| Nutrient Management Module 8: Land Treatment | Nutrient Management | Practice Specific | Video | In this brief module, Lawrence Svien, TTCP Training Conservationist discusses developing alternatives during the conservation process generally… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk: Dendrology 101 | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Forestry Basics and Practices | Webinar | Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester, and Jon Sellnow, TTCP Coordinator, presented the basics of tree and woody shrub identification of native… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Design | Practice Design | Practice Specific | Webinar | Lea Holter, NRCS Assistant State Conservation Engineer, will provide an introduction to the new pipeline design worksheet. We will demonstrate how… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk: Native Plant Communities | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators | Webinar | Megan Benage and Becky Marty from the DNR present on Native Plant Communities. This workshop session covers a tour of the Native Plant Communities… |
TTCP, DNR |
| Tree/Shrub Establishment Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Tree and/or Shrub Establishment… |
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| Forest Stand Improvement Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Forest Stand Improvement (… |
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| Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Windbreaks and Shelterbelts (… |
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| Integrated Pest Management Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Integrated Pest Management plans… |
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| Conservation Cover Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Conservation Cover (CPS327).… |
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| Residue and Tillage Management, No Till Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Residue and Tillage Management… |
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| Critical Area Planting Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Critical Area Planting (CPS342… |
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| Nutrient Management Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Nutrient Management plans (… |
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| Wetland Restoration Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Wetland Restorations (CPS567).… |
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| Tech Talk: Native Plant ID | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Plant ID | Webinar | Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, and Jeff Kalin, NRCS State Wildlife Biologist, cover native plant identification for the most… |
TTCP |
| Cover Crop Training Series | Practice Specific | This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Cover Crops (CPS340).… |
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| Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Planning | Livestock | Practice Specific | 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 | Practice Specific | 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 | Practice Specific | 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 | Practice Specific | 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 | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Pest Management | Reference Material | This Minnesota DNR website has links to forest pests and disease descriptions, identification and management options. |
MN DNR |
| Forages | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material | This website provides information on variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for forages in Minnesota. |
U of M Extension |
| Sugarbeets | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material | This website provides information on growing sugarbeets and pest management for sugarbeets Minnesota. |
U of M Extension |
| Small Grains | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material | This website provides information on crop and variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for small grains in… |
U of M Extension |
| Weed Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Pest Management | Reference Material | This website provides information on weed identification, herbicides and herbicide resistance management. |
U of M Extension |
| Sugarbeet Pest Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Pest Management | Reference Material | This website provides information on insects and diseases affecting sugarbeets. |
U of M Extension |
| Soybean Pest Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Pest Management | Reference Material | This website provides information on insects and diseases affecting soybean. |
U of M Extension |
| Small Grain Pest Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Pest Management | Reference Material | This website provides information about diseases and insects common to Minnesota small grain crops. |
U of M Extension |
| Forage Pest Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Pest Management | Reference Material | This website provides information on alfalfa diseases and insects. |
U of M Extension |
| Corn Pest Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Pest Management | Reference Material | This website provides information on insects, diseases and nematodes affecting corn. |
U of M Extension |
| Nutrient Management Module 6c: Phosphorus Loss Risk Assessment | Practice Specific | 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 | Practice Design | Practice Specific | Webinar | Craig Peterson, NRCS AE, and Patrick Schultz, TTCP Training Engineer, will provide a general discussion of topics related to the Waste Facility… |
TTCP |
| Reviewing the 2020 Farm Economics to Make 2021 Decisions on the Farm | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar | This session will review the farm economics for Minnesota farms in 2020 including COVID impacts and opportunities. Additionally, we will review… |
TTCP |
| Your Insect Allies: Meet the Beneficial Insects that Control Crop Pests and Promote Soil Health | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Pest Management | 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 |
| Tech Talk Replay: Nutrient Management Module 13 - Nutrient Recommendations | Nutrient Management | Practice Specific | Webinar | Dr. Daniel Kaiser, UMN Extension, discusses soil sampling and using the results when making fertilizer recommendations for phosphorus and… |
TTCP |
| Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 2 | Nutrient Management | Practice Specific | Webinar | Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course. |
TTCP |
| Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 1 | Nutrient Management | Practice Specific | Webinar | Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course. |
TTCP |
| Wetland Restoration | Practice Specific | Webinar | This training will enable field staff involved in project applications, the design, or the construction of wetland restorations to have a solid… |
TTCP |
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| Forestry Equipment | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Forestry Basics and Practices | Video | Duane Fogard, American Bird Conservancy Forester, from the Duluth Field Office, will lead us in a review of commonly used forest equipment that… |
NRCS, ABC |
| Agronomy 101, Part 2 | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Video | Part 2 of 2, This training is presented by Centrol Crop Consulting Agronomists Ian Olson and Ken Fransky. They present information on soils in… |
TTCP, Centrol Crop Consulting |
| Agronomy 101, Part 1 | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Video | Part 1 of 2, This training is presented by Centrol Crop Consulting Agronomists Ian Olson and Ken Fransky. They present information on soils in… |
TTCP, Centrol Crop Consulting |
| Tech Talk: Tree/Shrub Establishment CPS 612 | Practice Specific | Video | This session will cover the use of Web Soil Survey to identify Conservation Tree/Shrub Groups and using the CTSG group spreadsheet to select… |
TTCP |
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| Tech Talk: Minnesota Natural Resource Atlas | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | GIS-GPS | 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, NRRI |