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 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.

RIM Drinking Water program overview from July 16, 2025. 

This recorded training highlights updates to the easement program previously referred to as RIM "Wellhead."

This Soil Health Digital Cafe featured Dr. Humberto Blanco, Professor of Soil Management and Applied Soil Physics at the University of Nebraska, who discussed the findings from field research on strategic tillage in long-term no-till systems.

No-till is an unparalleled farming system for conserving soil and water while reducing production costs. Still, challenges such as herbicide-resistant weeds, soil compaction, and stratification of soil carbon and phosphorus can arise over time. Could strategic tillage help mitigate these issues?

Join the NRCS Soil Health Division to learn about NRCS Conservation Evaluation Monitoring Activity 216 – Soil Health Testing. This webinar will cover topics such as such as soil health indicators, difference between soil health and soil fertility testing, and planning considerations. The webinar will provide detailed planning information for CEMA 216 implementation. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session.  

Interested in reinforcing your knowledge of nutrient management? This session includes a discussion on the 4R principles of nutrient stewardship and the value of soil sampling. Ryan Buetow, State Agronomist (NRCS), leads the discussion on the 4Rs with John Breker, Soil Scientist (AGVISE), and John Jones, University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Agronomy & Soil Fertility Extension Specialist (University of Illinois).