The 2026 Livestock 101 Webinar Series is a series of 9 monthly interactive training sessions, each devoted to a particular livestock sector. Livestock production basics are presented by field based Extension and producer organization partners.
Replays for the Part 1 Webinar Series from 2025 can be found on the Livestock 101 page.
The National Audubon Society's "Bird friendly Maple Program" takes a market-based approach to bird conservation by publicly recognizing maple syrup producers who agree to manage their sugarbushes with birds in mind. In this webinar we will explore the characteristics of a bird-friendly sugarbush, the benefits for birds and the forest, and learn how the program helps highlight the story of maple as a food sourced from a thriving ecosystem.
Livestock production fundamentals is a series of 8 webinars focused on providing livestock information to NRCS staff, partners, technical service providers, and other conservation professionals. These sessions will benefit anyone looking to become familiar with the principles of livestock production and successfully working with livestock producers to address resource concerns associated with animal agriculture.
We are pleased to announce our free 2026 webinar series. Each session includes an approximately 45 minute presentation and live questions and answers. Sessions are the second Tuesday of the month from 9:00-10:00.
Each webinar is rated for one CAT1 credit. We will record each webinar and post it on the SFEC YouTube Channel. Recordings are typically available within one week of the live broadcast.
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety of technical topics at 1:00 on Mondays. The list of Tech Talks and links to replays for 2025 can be found below.
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Filter Strip (CPS 393). Additional training may be necessary.
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Pasture and Hayland Planting (CPS 512). Additional training may be necessary.
Minnesota's Environmental Quality Board hosted this webinar that highlights how fall is a vital season for pollinators, explaining their overwintering strategies and emphasizing how thoughtful fall gardening with native plants can support their survival through winter. [2:05] Why is fall a critical season for pollinators and other invertebrates? Presenter: Karin Jokela, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
[24:15] How do wild pollinators survive the winter? Presenter: Sami Dolan, University of Minnesota Bee Lab
The Forestland In Field Soil Health Assessment (FIFSHA) was developed to assist conservation planners with evaluating the health of private nonindustrial forestland soils. During this session Tom Sauer, ACES Forester (NRCS), introduces assessments of the eight indicators of forest soil health:
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Forest Stand Improvement (CPS 666). Additional training may be needed.