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.

Online Learning
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Title Format Description Training Source Training Subject
One Watershed, One Plan: Roles, Committees, and Commitments Video
An explanation of how plans are developed in the…
One Watershed, One Plan: Three Big Ideas Video
The Thee Big Ideas in the One Watershed, One…
One Watershed, One Plan: What is One Watershed, One Plan? Video
A high level look at the One Watershed, One Plan…
Organic Soil Health Practices for Water Management and Water Quality Webinar

Farmers must manage water resources to provide sufficient yet not excessive moisture to their crops, and to protect surface and groundwater from…

Organic Training Series Session 1: Introduction to Organic Webinar

This training series is intended to provide an introduction to organic systems, including basic principles of organic production; the organic…

Organic Training Series Session 2: Organic Certification Webinar

This training series is intended to provide an introduction to organic systems, including basic principles of organic production; the organic…

Organic Training Series Session 3: Organic Regulations and Opportunities for NRCS Support Webinar

This training series is intended to provide an introduction to organic systems, including basic principles of organic production; the organic…

Our Groundwater Connection Video

Groundwater education video created by Anoka SWCD in collaboration with the Anoka Co. Water Resource Outreach Collaborative.

Our Groundwater Connection: Contamination Video

Groundwater education video created by Anoka SWCD in collaboration with the Anoka Co. Water Resource Outreach Collaborative.

Overview of Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition, and Nutrition Management Webinar

(Time: 00:17:31) Information is presented on the seventeen chemical elements essential for plant growth, how plants need various amounts of…

P-Workshop: Managing Phosphorus in Conservation Cropping Systems Webinar

Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, American Farmland Trust, and the Upper Macoupin Creek Watershed Partnership for an informative…

Pathogenic Fungi & Plant Pathogens (Soil Regen Summit 2021) Video

Dr. Mary Cole joins the Soil Food Web School Team to talk about Pathogenic Fungi & Plant Pathogens, problems of our making, not theirs! Fungi…

Perimeter/Sediment Control Video

MECA video providing information on products and installation tips for keeping sediment from leaving a construction site.

Phosphorus Webinar

(Time: 00:20:05) Information is presented on basic phosphorus processes in the soil-plant system; phosphorus soil testing; phosphorus…

Pipe Hydraulics Video

Time: 15:55, Suggested viewing: 10:20;  The NRCS Oklahoma State Engineer demonstrates pipe hydraulics in a lab setting.  He shows…

Planning to Avoid Pitfalls: The Key to Restoration Success Webinar

(Time: 41:25)  Webinar 2 of 7 from U of M's Ecological Restoration Training Center; No manager wants to lose a restoration project to…

Pollinator and Beneficial Insect Habitat: Small Urban Farms and Community Spaces Webinar

Urban landscapes are diverse and can provide unique habitat opportunities for pollinators and other beneficial invertebrates. However, habitat…

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…

Pollinators Video

(Time: 57:21) In this session, Elaine Evans will discuss pollinators.   Pollinators are a crucial part of our food production…

Pollinators in the Woods? The Place of Wild Bees in a Changing Forested Landscape Webinar

Come join Kass Urban-Mead, Xerces Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Biologist, for an adventure exploring how wild bees use the…

Potassium Webinar

(Time: 00:13:43) Information is presented on potassium processes in the soil-plant system; potassium soil testing; potassium fertilizer…

Practical Conservation Tillage for Organic Cropping Systems Webinar

The National Organic Standards require certified organic producers to implement tillage and cultivation practices that “maintain or improve the…

Prairie Pod

The link brings you to a series of podcasts about restoration and management of prairie.  The Prairie Pod communicates the science…

Prairie Strips & Conservation Programs Webinar

Paul Mugge and Tim Youngquist come together to share their passion for integrating conservation practices into their family farms through prairie…

Prairie Strips Winter Webinar Series #1 Video

Prairie Strips: A New Conservation Practice for Farmers and Crop Consultants. Session 1 will cover siting prairie strips for water quality and…

Prairie Strips Winter Webinar Series #2 Video

Prairie Strips: A New Conservation Practice for Farmers and Crop Consultants. Session 2 will cover establishing and managing prairie strips.

Prairie Strips Winter Webinar Series #3 Video

Prairie Strips: A New Conservation Practice for Farmers and Crop Consultants. Session 3 will cover prairie strips as habitat for beneficial…

Prairies and Landscape Change: Notes from the Underground Webinar

Restoring prairie from cropland has well-known benefits to soil health – at least to the soil directly underneath the prairie.  How might…

Preparing Land for Seeding Native Grasses & Plants Video

(Time: 1:37) Preparing the seedbed correctly will increase the likelihood of seed germination and a successful planting.…

Prescribed Burning Online Course

(Time: will vary) This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental basics of prescribed burning. At the end of the course…

Prescribed Grazing Online Course

Prescribed grazing is the foundational NRCS conservation practice that is applied on all lands that are grazed in conjunction with a wide array of…

Project Management 101 Video

(Time: 30 min)  This video provides background and tips for managing projects. The content is broken up into four modules:

PTMApp Learning Center

The purpose of the PTMApp Learning Center is to provide training and education materials through videos and recorded webinars that users can…

Quantifying Soil Health: Where are we now? Webinar

The January edition of the Soil health Digital Cafe series will feature Dr. Jordon Wade who will be discussing soil health measurement and the…

Quick Reference link - Surveying Reference Material

Time: will vary;   This link takes you to the MN NRCS engineering page, under Resources and CAD.  This page contains 7 quick…

Quick Reference Links- CAD Reference Material

This link takes you to the MN NRCS engineering page, under Resources and CAD.  This page contains over 100 quick reference guides (pdf)…

R Stages, Soybean Management in Wisconsin (soybeans 3/3) Video

(Time: 17:42)  This video focuses on the reproductive stages of growth and development of soybeans.

Raingardens Video

Blue Thumb has a three part video series posted on their website  called "Watersmart Landscaping: Raingardens".  In addition, there is a…

Redoximorphic feature Reference Material

This is a powerpoint presentation developed by Michael Whited of the NRCS Wetland Science Institute, containing 33 slides. The objectives of…

Regenerative Agriculture and Organic: Intersections and Differences Webinar

Join us as we discuss the similarities and differences between regenerative and organic agriculture. This webinar will cover the basic principles…

Renovation: Experiences in the Field Video

Video describes need for windbreak renovation, equipment and various techniques that can be used.  

Research and Innovation in Organic AgTech Webinar

Join this webinar to learn about innovative technologies that can be used in organic production systems. This webinar will explore new and…

Resource Concerns and Planning Criteria Webinar

This is a recorded webinar that covers the 2020 resource concerns and planning criteria.

Restoring Minnesota Webinar

This is a series of training webinars developed by UMN Extension Natural Resources Programs focusing on ecological restoration. Sessions include…

Other Habitat
Restoring Minnesota Webinar

This is a series of training webinars developed by UMN Extension Natural Resources Programs focusing on ecological restoration. Sessions include…

Other Wildlife
Restoring Native Plant Communities: Soil and Hydrology Suited Planning Tools Webinar

(Time: 1:07)  This webinar explains how native plant community restoration can be guided by existing natural inventories. 

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…

RIM Drinking Water Video

RIM Drinking Water program overview from July 16, 2025. 


This recorded training highlights updates to the easement program…

RIM Easement Application Training Webinar

RIM Easement Title Insurance Training Webinar Webinar

This is a recording of the RIM easement title insurance training webinar session from 11/18/2020.