Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, and Jeff Kalin, NRCS State Wildlife Biologist, cover native plant identification for the most commonly used grass and wildflower species in pollinator conservation mixes, as well as problematic weedy species that often show up during the establishment phase. Species will be presented as seedlings, mature plants, and as seed heads. Karin and Jeff will also share strategies and tools to help you carry on learning plant identification skills until you feel proficient.

Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, covers the planning considerations for livestock watering systems. Topics covered include identifying water sources and considerations for ensuring water sources have the potential to supply adequate water for the planned herd size, overview of pipe installation methods, overview of water tank materials, sizing water tanks, and considerations for placement of water tanks within the grazing system. Examples of watering system layouts are provided.

This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Water and Sediment Control Basins (CPS638).

This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Grassed Waterways (CPS412).

Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, reviews the Brush Management (PS314) practice standard, implementation requirements, and statement of work. Jeff also discusses the planning and application of Brush Management in pastures.

This Minnesota DNR website has links to forest pests and disease descriptions, identification and management options. 

This website provides information on variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for forages in Minnesota.

This website provides information on  growing sugarbeets and pest management for sugarbeets Minnesota.

This website provides information on crop and variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for small grains in Minnesota.