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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Title Format Description Training Source Training Subject
Perimeter/Sediment Control Video

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

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…

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…

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…

Our Groundwater Connection: Contamination Video

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

Our Groundwater Connection Video

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

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…

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 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 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…

One Watershed, One Plan: What is One Watershed, One Plan? Video
A high level look at the One Watershed, One Plan…
One Watershed, One Plan: Three Big Ideas Video
The Thee Big Ideas in the One Watershed, One…
One Watershed, One Plan: Roles, Committees, and Commitments Video
An explanation of how plans are developed in the…
One Watershed, One Plan: Making Choices to Show Results Video
Accountability is a key element of Minnesota’s…
One Watershed, One Plan: A Brief History of Water Management in Minnesota Video
One Watershed, One Plan is built on a foundation…
On-Farm Research Explores Cover Crops, Manure, Nitrogen & Returns Webinar

Woody Van Arkel and Cameron Ogilvie shared results of and experience with on-farm research at Woody’s farm. Research explored different cover…

Nutrients, Soil Biology and Diversity in Agroecosystems Webinar

(Time: 1:55) Nutrients, Soil Biology and Diversity in Agroecosystems (2/3) webinars are prerequisites for the Minnesota Soil Health Field Day and…

Nutrient Management Module 9a - Inventory Webinar

Jeff King, NRCS Water Quality Specialist, walks participants through all of the considerations for inventorying an operation for nutrient…

Nutrient Management Module 8: Land Treatment Video

In this brief module, Lawrence Svien, TTCP Training Conservationist discusses developing alternatives during the conservation process generally…

Nutrient Management Module 6c: Phosphorus Loss Risk Assessment Webinar

Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates the process to complete the Phosphorus Loss Risk Assessment worksheet.

Nutrient Management Module 5b: Nitrogen Loss Risk Assessment Video

Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates the process to complete the Field Nitrogen Loss Risk Assessment worksheet.

Nutrient Management Module 2: Planning for Sensitive Features Reference Material

This self-paced material regarding sensitive features for nutrient management planning includes:

  • What are the resource concerns?…
Nutrient Management Module 1: Orientation to Minnesota's Nutrient Management Training Series Webinar

This webinar is the first in Minnesota's nutrient management training series. It includes a review of soil fertility concepts, overarching…

Nutrient Management Module 14b: Determining the Acres Needed to Utilize Manure Webinar

This self paced module covers the policy and considerations for determining the number of acres that are needed to utilize manure produced by a…

Nutrient Management Module 14a: Delineating the Livestock Operation Webinar

This self paced module covers the policy and considerations for delineating a livestock operation for purposes of writing a nutrient management…

Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 2 Webinar

Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course.  

Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 1 Webinar

Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course.  

Nutrient Management Module 11: Manure Sampling, Testing and Crediting Video

Jeff King, NRCS Water Quality Specialist, describes the requirements for manure sampling and testing and how to calculate manure nutrient credits…

Nutrient Management in No-Till Cropping Systems Video

(Time: 1:30:56)  This video compares conventional and no-till cropping systems in regards to nutrient management, nutrient cycling,…

Nutrient Management Day 2 (Module 21) Webinar

This is a replay of the Nutrient Management Training held on February 9, 2022.

Part 1: Soil Test and UM Recommendations

Part 2:…

Nutrient Management Day 1 (Module 20) Webinar

This is a replay of the Nutrient Management Training held on February 7, 2022.

Part 1: Water Quality Overview and Concerns in Minnesota…

Nutrient and Pest Management Equipment Online Course

This short course looks at application equipment you may see in corn and soybean producing areas.

NRCS and Streambank Soil Bio-engineering Webinar

The subject presentation will provide an overview of the use of stream bank soil bio-engineering practice used as part of NRCS conservation work.…

NPC Silviculture Strategies for Forest Stand Prescriptions Reference Material

The Division of Forestry has developed silviculture strategies to inform sustainable forest management in Minnesota. These documents include…

Nitrogen Smart: Manure Management Online Course

Livestock manures have been used as a crop fertilizer source for thousands of years. It continues to be a valuable source of crop nutrients, even…

Nitrogen Smart Review Online Course

Review materials for the interactive training program for producers that presents the fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen…

Nitrogen Smart Online Course

(Time: minimum 2 hours) An interactive training program for producers that presents the fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen…

Nitrogen Webinar

(Time: 00:22:59) Information is presented on basic nitrogen processes in the soil-plant system; rate determination and economic response;…

Native Warm Season Grass Drill Calibration Video

(Time:16:27) Jake Watson, USDA NRCS and Michael McCord discuss how to calibrate a drill for Native Warm Season Grasses.

Multifunctional Shelterbelts: Considerations and Designs for Ecobuffers and Ecologically-based Farming Video

Mark Wonneck and Gary Bank  of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada discuss the benefits, functions and design considerations for woody…

Monarch Biology and Management Webinar

This recorded webinar covers the biology of the monarch, its conservation status, and management techniques to improve breeding habitat for the…

MN NRCS Soil Health Training Resources Reference Material

(Time will vary) This is a set of 30+ soil health related training resources that is maintained by MN NRCS.

MN CREP Wetland Restoration and Application Workbook Training 04/2025 Webinar

April 2025 webinar training for CREP wetland restoration practices and application workbook  

MN CREP Training - March 2025 Webinar

This is a recording of the MN CREP webinar training session from 3/18/2025. Training for this…

Mitigating Climate Change Through the Soil Carbon Sponge 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…

MinnFARM Training Online Course

MinnFARM is a computer model, built in Excel, used to estimate runoff potential from open feedlots. It provides a compliance indicator (a simple "…

Minnesota Forest Health Highlights from 2021 Video

Each year, the Minnesota DNR Forest Health team conducts both aerial assessments and on-the-ground monitoring to assess the health of the state’s…

Minnesota Cropping Systems and their Environmental Impacts Video

This video provides basic information on the relationship between animals, crops and the environment. 

Micronutrients Webinar

(Time: 00:23:38) Information is presented on specific micronutrients including boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, zinc and chloride…

Maximizing Your Nitrogen Dollar 2022 Webinar Series: Overview – The Science of N, the N Cycle, and Emissions Video

Maximizing Your Nitrogen Fertilizer Dollar is a 4-part webinar series where participants can join academic, extension and grower experts to…