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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Fields to Streams: Managing Water in a Rural Landscape – Part Two | Core Competency (Matrix) | Water Quality Basics | Reference Material |
This document is designed to assist rural landowners, land managers, and conservation professionals in protecting rural streams. The emphasis is… |
Univ. of MN Extension, 2016 |
Using Planning Criteria in Conservation Planning | Core Competency (Matrix) | Conservation Planning | Online Course |
This course introduces you to NRCS planning criteria and their role in each phase of the Nine Steps of Conservation Planning. You will learn about… |
AgLearn |
Using Basic Soil Survey Information in Conservation Planning | Core Competency (Matrix) | Conservation Planning | Online Course |
The goal of this course is to introduce you to several common soil properties and interpretations, the basics of map unit composition, and Web… |
AgLearn |
Tech Talk: Core Competencies | Core Competency (Matrix) | Webinar |
Kelly Voigt and Jon Sellnow introduce the Core Competency modules and review the current status of them. |
TTCP |
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Stream Visual Assessment Protocol 2 (SVAP 2) | Core Competency (Matrix) | Conservation Planning | Online Course |
Stream Visual Assessment Protocol 2 (SVAP2) introduces you to the process of visually assessing streams on working land. In this course, you’ll… |
AgLearn |
What Environmental Health Professionals Need to Know About Wells | Core Competency (Matrix) | Water Quality Basics | Webinar |
This webinar recording discusses private well topics that environmental health professionals might encounter in the field. The webinar will cover… |
privatewellclass.org |
Vegetative Growth Stages of Soybeans (soybeans 2/3) | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 16:39) This video focuses on the early season growth and development of soybeans |
U of Wis, Jan 2015 |
R Stages, Soybean Management in Wisconsin (soybeans 3/3) | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 17:42) This video focuses on the reproductive stages of growth and development of soybeans. |
U of Wis, Jan 2015 |
Corn Hybrid Selection | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
What criteria should you used when selecting a corn hybrid? How do hybrid maturities affect your bottom line? What about hybrid selection and… |
UMN 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 |
Nutrient Management in No-Till Cropping Systems | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 1:30:56) This video compares conventional and no-till cropping systems in regards to nutrient management, nutrient cycling,… |
NRCS, September 2012 |
Soybean Variety Selection | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
What criteria should you use when selecting a soybean variety? How do the economics pencil out for different soybean maturities in your area? What… |
UMN Extension |
Sugarbeets | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This website provides information on growing sugarbeets and pest management for sugarbeets Minnesota. |
U of M Extension |
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 |
Strategic Farming: Let's talk small grains | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Small grains management update. Join Dr. Jochum Wiersma, Extension small grains specialist, when we address production agronomics, variety… |
UMN Extension |
CropScape | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
Layer developed by USDA NASS in cooperation with NASA. Map showing crop history of areas going back to 1997. Also evaluation of how… |
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) |
Minnesota Cropping Systems and their Environmental Impacts | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
This video provides basic information on the relationship between animals, crops and the environment. |
U of M Ext, Jun 2015 |
Corn yield in Wisconsin and the US (Corn, part 1/3) | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time:13:41) Dr. Joe Lauer's presentation about "Corn Growth, Development, and Physiology". This part (1 of 3) focuses on an overview of corn… |
U of Wis, Jan 2015 |
Corn growth and development staging systems (Corn, part 2/3) | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time 41:01) Dr. Joe Lauer's presentation about "Corn Growth, Development, and Physiology". This part (2 of 3) focuses on systems used to… |
U of WIS, Jan 2015 |
Yield components of corn (corn, part 3/3) | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time 24:02) Dr. Joe Lauer's presentation about "Corn Growth, Development, and Physiology". This part (3 of 3) focuses on the components… |
U of Wis, Jan 2015 |
Soybean crop management in Wisconsin (soybeans, part 1/3) | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 12:35) This video discusses components contributing to yield in soybeans including varietal selection, regional climate and… |
U of Wis, Jan 2015. |
Accounting for Human Remains and Burials reformatted.ppt | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
This online training course will help you identify and help you understand how to respond to finding human remains and burials. |
NRCS |
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01 Introduction to Cultural Resources | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 30 mins, 46 secs) This online course will help you better understand cultural resources around Minnesota. |
NRCS |
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02 Archaeology of Minnesota | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 52 mins, 23 secs). This online course will go over the archeological history of Minnesota. |
NRCS |
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03 Archaeological Sites and High Probability Locations | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 26 mins, 54 secs). This online course will help you better understand what types of locations have moderate-to-high… |
NRCS |
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04 Architectural Properties and Farmstead Contexts | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 19 mins, 29 secs). This online course will help you understand direct and indirect effects to cultural resources, especially those… |
NRCS |
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05 Through the Generation Identifying and Protecting Traditional Cultural Properties | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 19 mins, 56 secs) This online training video will help you identify and protect Traditional Cultural Properties. |
NRCS |
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06 Cultural Resources Review Procedures | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 30 minutes, 41 seconds). This online video covers the basics of cultural resources (traces of human activity) and how to conduct a… |
NRCS |
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07 Identifying Cultural Resources in the Field | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 55 mins, 16 seconds). This online training course will help you understand what types of cultural resources may be present in order to help… |
NRCS |
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08 Avoiding Cultural Resources | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 15 mins, 37 secs) This online training tool will cover avoidance procedures and the preferred MN NRCS methods for treating adverse… |
NRCS |
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09 LiDAR for Identification of Cultural Resources | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 17 mins, 17 secs) This online training will cover the benefits and challenges with using LiDar to identify cultural resources. |
NRCS |
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10 Cultural Resources GIS Data | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 17 mins, 20 secs) This online training course will help you identify cultural resources in the field. |
NRCS |
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11 Consulting and Cultural Resources | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 17 mins, 34 secs) This online training course will help you understand how to consult with outside parties about cultural resources. |
NRCS |
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12 Identifying and Protecting Human Burial Sites | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 21 min, 26 secs) This online training course will help you identify and protect human burial sites. |
NRCS |
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RIM Reforestation Easement Program Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
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BWSR |
RIM-Riparian and Floodplain Restoration Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
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BWSR |
RIM Wetlands Easement Program Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
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BWSR |
RIM Working Lands Easement Program Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
This is a recording of the RIM Working Lands easement program webinar training session from 2/24/2022. Training for this new pilot program focused… |
BWSR |
RIM Integrating Clean Water and Habitat (1W1P) Easement Program Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
This is a recording of the RIM Integrating Clean Water and Habitat (1W1P) easement program webinar training session from 1/25/2023. Training for… |
BWSR |
RIM Easement Application Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
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BWSR |
RIM Easement Title Insurance Training Webinar | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
This is a recording of the RIM easement title insurance training webinar session from 11/18/2020. |
BWSR |
Concrete Washout and Dewatering | Erosion Control | Construction Site Erosion Control | Video |
This video from MECA provides tips and instructions for proper handling and disposal of excess concrete. |
Minnesota Erosion Control Association |
Perimeter/Sediment Control | Erosion Control | Construction Site Erosion Control | Video |
MECA video providing information on products and installation tips for keeping sediment from leaving a construction site. |
Minnesota Erosion Control Association |
WEPP Science Introduction and PowerPoint presentation | Erosion Control | Soil Erosion Prediction Models | Video |
(Time: 23:28) Water Erosion Prediction Project |
NRCS |
Forest Trails and Landings | Forestry | Practice Specific | Webinar |
Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester, Craig Peterson, NE Area Engineer and John Crellin, NE Area Resource Conservationist discuss planning and… |
TTCP |
Tech Talk Replay: Forestry Resource Concerns | Forestry | Forestry Basics and Practices | Webinar |
Tech Talk replay from May 4, 2020. Celie Borndal, NRCS State Forester, reviews common forestry resource concerns and planning criteria. |
NRCS |
Tech Talk: Pasture and Hay Planting - Practice Standard | Livestock | Practice Specific | Webinar |
During this session Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Specialist, discusses:
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TTCP |
Tech Talk: Pasture and Hay Planting - Species Selection | Livestock | Practice Specific | Webinar |
During this session Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Specialist, covers:
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TTCP |
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… |
TTCP |
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Tech Talk: Drought Planning for Pasture and Forage Management | Livestock | Managed Grazing Systems | Webinar |
During this session Eric Mousel, UMN Extension, focuses on the impact of the 2021 drought on pasture and forage production in 2022. Eric will… |
TTCP |