This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Critical Area Planting (CPS 342). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 342 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Cover Crop (CPS 340). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 340 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Residue and Tillage Management - No Till (CPS 329). Additional training may be needed.

CSP 329 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Conservation Cover (CPS 327). Additional training may be necessary.

CPS 327 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

This training will cover the basics of a water and sediment control basin (WASCOB) design using the NRCS Engineering Field Tools (EFT) software.  This training is intended for individuals that have some experience with the WASCOB practice but need training on designing a WASCOB using EFT-TDT.  You must install the software well in advance of the training.

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Wetland Restorations (CPS 657). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 657 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Tree and/or Shrub Establishment plantings (CPS612). Additional training may be needed.

CPS 612 Job Approval Authority Fact Sheet

Learn how to plan a successful conservation focused event that leaves your audience impacted and ready for action, free tools and templates are linked below.

Wes Olmschenk (MNL) and Jessi Strinmoen (Shooting Star Native Seeds) discuss their roles and responsibilities as native seed vendors. They talk about the challenges of procuring seed from native plants, then taking those variable harvested seeds and creating mixes that meet landowner and agency standards. They offer insights into how to work with vendors to get landowners projects set up for a successful seed mix.