This training will enable field staff involved in project applications, the design, or the construction of wetland restorations to have a solid understanding of the science and methods used. Types of implementation will include mostly basic components such as scrapes, ditch plugs, and small embankments. NRCS and SWCD staff that follow up this training with experience on actual projects should be able to pursue Job Approval Authority for the phase(s) they work on.

Duane Fogard, American Bird Conservancy Forester,  from the  Duluth Field Office,  will lead us in a review of commonly used forest equipment that we may encounter in the state.  This training is for anyone who is working in a region of the state who has significant areas of land dedicated to forests to consider attending, especially if you are newer to forestry or would like to “brush up” on terminology or identification of commonly used equipment, availability,  suitability, and limitations based on site characteristics.
 

This training is presented by Centrol Crop Consulting Agronomists Ian Olson and Ken Fransky.   They present information on soils in Minnesota, basics of fertility, general agronomic tools, making appropriate fertilizer recommendations, cost of fertilizing, fertilizer 101, producer decision making process and introduction to precision ag and variable rate technology tools and concepts.  

This session covers the use of Web Soil Survey to identify Conservation Tree/Shrub Groups and using the CTSG group spreadsheet to select species of trees/shrubs to plant. We will review tree spacing specifications for different planting purposes and other tree/shrub selection factors. In addition, participants will become familiar with the Implementation Requirements worksheet for the 612 practice standard.   

Are you looking for a user friendly tool for visualizing and analyzing spatial data and information? If so, join Will Bartsch and Cindy Hagley, NRRI - UMD, to learn about the Minnesota Natural Resource Atlas. Participants will gain an understanding of the online Minnesota Natural Resource Atlas interactive mapping tool and database to be able to use it in natural resource planning, management, and outreach. By the end of the session, participants will be able to create their own multi-layer maps, perform simple analyses, and easily share them with others.

Tech Talk Replay from January 25, 2021. The fourth part of the Construction Inspection series, this session covers various details regarding inspection and verification of several different materials such as rock, geotextile, and pipe materials.

Tech Talk Replay from March 1, 2021,  A demonstration on how to use HEC-HMS to model a Grade Stabilization Structure.

Jeff King, NRCS Water Quality Specialist, describes the requirements for manure sampling and testing and how to calculate manure nutrient credits. He also demonstrates the worksheets for recording manure related inventory and nutrients for the 590 nutrient management practice standard.

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

Farmer panel discussion on bale grazing.