This is a field training on Grazing Facilitating Practices: Fence, Heavy Use Area Protection, Trails and Walkways, Stream Crossing, Water Well, Pumping Plant, Livestock Pipeline, Watering Facility, and Livestock Shelter Structure.
This hands on training series follows real farming practices throughout the growing season, giving you the knowledge and confidence to better connect with producers. Attendees are encouraged to attend all three sessions, but that is not a requirement.
The Beginner Series is designed for those newer to agriculture, and covers the full growing season from planting through harvest. Training dates corresponding to the cropping season are scheduled for May 13, July 15, and October 7.
This is a collection of webinar replays from the Basic Cover Crop training held March 30 and April 2, 2026.
Matt Drewitz and David Miller (MPCA), along with Udai Singh and Cameron Gaspord (BWSR), discuss some new tools used to estimate changes in nutrient and sediment delivery to surface waters following the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs). The BMP Effects Estimator Tool (BEET) Planner estimates reductions on the watershed scale as a result of new BMPs being installed, while the Forestry Estimator for Runoff and Nutrients (FERN) estimates water quality benefits from the installation of forestry BMPSs.
During this session Miranda Berge (NRCS) discusses the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), essential laboratory procedures for determining soil classification, and practical techniques for identifying soils in the field when lab equipment isn’t available.
Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz and Corrie Layfield (MPCA) review progress on the existing strategy and provide an overview of the updated plan.
This is a series of training webinars developed by UMN Extension Natural Resources Programs focusing on ecological restoration. Sessions include:
The 2026 Field School for Ag Professionals will be held Wednesday and Thursday July 29 to 30 at the University of Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station in St. Paul. This two day event is the premier summer training opportunity that combines hands on, interactive training with real world field scenarios. The first day of the Field School program focuses on core principles in agronomy, entomology and nematology, weed and soil sciences to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge.
Best Practices for Pollinators Summit is an annual educational summit created by Pollinator Friendly Alliance which presents leaders in ecology, regenerative land management practices and pollinator conservation.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Technical Training and Certification Program (TTCP) work in partnership to provide a variety of annual trainings related to native plants and native plant communities. Trainings include online modules, in person coursework, and in field, hands on workshops. Subjects range from the use and application of the DNR Field Guides to the Native Plant Communities of Minnesota to identification of species within specific plant groups such as grasses, sedges, or prairie plants.