Not all training takes place in a classroom. We’ve put together a searchable library of recorded modules, webinars, videos and other resources to help our staff and partners find professional development information on a variety of topics.
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Nutrient Management Module 9a - Inventory | Nutrient Management | Practice Specific | Webinar |
Jeff King, NRCS Water Quality Specialist, walks participants through all of the considerations for inventorying an operation for nutrient… |
TTCP |
Nutrient Management Module 2: Planning for Sensitive Features | Nutrient Management | Practice Specific | Reference Material |
This self-paced material regarding sensitive features for nutrient management planning includes:
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TTCP |
Tech Talk: Pasture and Hay Planting - Practice Standard | Livestock | Practice Specific | Webinar |
During this session Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Specialist, discusses:
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TTCP |
Tech Talk: Pasture and Hay Planting - Species Selection | Livestock | Practice Specific | Webinar |
During this session Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Specialist, covers:
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TTCP |
Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Planning | Livestock | Practice Specific |
Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, covers the planning considerations for livestock watering systems. Topics covered include identifying… |
TTCP |
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Tech Talk: Drought Planning for Pasture and Forage Management | Livestock | Managed Grazing Systems | Webinar |
During this session Eric Mousel, UMN Extension, focuses on the impact of the 2021 drought on pasture and forage production in 2022. Eric will… |
TTCP |
Tech Talk: Sheep and Goat Grazing and Browsing for Native Restorations | Livestock | Managed Grazing Systems | Webinar |
Audrey Lomax, MNL, presents on ecological restoration projects. Audrey highlights specific case studies and goes in depth on the use of goats in… |
TTCP |
University of Minnesota Extension: Beef Extension | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This site provides access to publications and other resources related to beef production in Minnesota including cow/calf management, feedlot… |
U of M Extension |
Tech Talk: Forage Harvest Management (CPS 511) | Livestock | Practice Specific | Webinar |
In this Tech Talk Jeff Duchene (NRCS Grazing Specialist, NW Area) and Morgan Kauth (NRCS Grazing Specialist, SW Area) discuss an overview of… |
TTCP |
Breeds of Livestock | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This site provides a comprehensive inventory of the various domestic breeds of livestock including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry… |
Oklahoma State University, Department of Animal Science |
Tech Talk: Prescribed Grazing (CPS528) and CSP 528 Enhancements | Livestock | Webinar |
What livestock management is needed to meet the Prescribed Grazing Standard? What are the requirements to meet the CSP Prescribed Grazing… |
TTCP |
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Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This document provides guidance on how to determine a body condition score (BCS) for beef cows. Body condition scores are excellent… |
Virginia Cooperative Extension |
Introduction to Beef Cattle Production in the United States | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Online Course |
Nine modules: Module 1: Beef Cattle Genetic Management; Time: 20 - 25 minutes; Module 2: Beef Cattle Nutrition and Feeding; Time: 30… |
NRCS, Texas A&M Extension |
Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Swine Industry | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 14:37) This video provides basic information on the swine industry in Minnesota including terminology, production segments, industry… |
U of M Ext, Jun 2015 |
Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Dairy Industry | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 14:19) This video provides basic information on the dairy industry in Minnesota including breeds, terminology, production systems,… |
U of M Ext, Jun 2015 |
Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Poultry Industry | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
Time: 14:37; This video provides basic information on the poultry industry in Minnesota including types of systems, industry structure,… |
U of M Ext, Jun 2015 |
MinnFARM Training | Livestock | Online Course |
MinnFARM is a computer model, built in Excel, used to estimate runoff potential from open feedlots. It provides a compliance indicator (a simple "… |
UMN Extension |
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Tech Talk Replay: Livestock Shelter Structure | Livestock | Practice Specific | Webinar |
Tech Talk Replay from May 11, 2020. Lance Smith, Jeff Duchene, and Mike Krcmarik review the new Livestock Shelter Structure (PS576) information.… |
NRCS |
Tech Talk: Livestock Pipeline Design | Livestock | Practice Specific | Webinar |
Join Amanda Deans, TTCP Engineer, as she runs through a real life pipeline design using the MN NRCS Livestock Pipeline spreadsheet. |
TTCP |
Tech Talk: Introduction to Managed Grazing Systems | Livestock | Managed Grazing Systems | Webinar |
During this session Dean Thomas, Fillmore SWCD, discusses the basic grazing management principles, benefits of prescribed grazing, and… |
TTCP |
Introduction to Animal Agriculture - the Minnesota Beef industry | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time:16:57) This video provides basic information on the beef industry in Minnesota including terminology, production systems, economics and… |
U of M |
Forest Trails and Landings | Forestry | Practice Specific | Webinar |
Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester, Craig Peterson, NE Area Engineer and John Crellin, NE Area Resource Conservationist discuss planning and… |
TTCP |
Tech Talk Replay: Forestry Resource Concerns | Forestry | Forestry Basics and Practices | Webinar |
Tech Talk replay from May 4, 2020. Celie Borndal, NRCS State Forester, reviews common forestry resource concerns and planning criteria. |
NRCS |
Concrete Washout and Dewatering | Erosion Control | Construction Site Erosion Control | Video |
This video from MECA provides tips and instructions for proper handling and disposal of excess concrete. |
Minnesota Erosion Control Association |
Perimeter/Sediment Control | Erosion Control | Construction Site Erosion Control | Video |
MECA video providing information on products and installation tips for keeping sediment from leaving a construction site. |
Minnesota Erosion Control Association |
WEPP Science Introduction and PowerPoint presentation | Erosion Control | Soil Erosion Prediction Models | Video |
(Time: 23:28) Water Erosion Prediction Project |
NRCS |
RIM Reforestation Easement Program Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
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BWSR |
RIM-Riparian and Floodplain Restoration Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
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BWSR |
RIM Wetlands Easement Program Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
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BWSR |
RIM Working Lands Easement Program Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
This is a recording of the RIM Working Lands easement program webinar training session from 2/24/2022. Training for this new pilot program focused… |
BWSR |
RIM Integrating Clean Water and Habitat (1W1P) Easement Program Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
This is a recording of the RIM Integrating Clean Water and Habitat (1W1P) easement program webinar training session from 1/25/2023. Training for… |
BWSR |
RIM Easement Title Insurance Training Webinar | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
This is a recording of the RIM easement title insurance training webinar session from 11/18/2020. |
BWSR |
RIM Easement Application Training | Easements | Funding Request/Applications | Webinar |
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BWSR |
Accounting for Human Remains and Burials reformatted.ppt | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
This online training course will help you identify and help you understand how to respond to finding human remains and burials. |
NRCS |
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01 Introduction to Cultural Resources | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 30 mins, 46 secs) This online course will help you better understand cultural resources around Minnesota. |
NRCS |
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02 Archaeology of Minnesota | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 52 mins, 23 secs). This online course will go over the archeological history of Minnesota. |
NRCS |
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03 Archaeological Sites and High Probability Locations | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 26 mins, 54 secs). This online course will help you better understand what types of locations have moderate-to-high… |
NRCS |
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04 Architectural Properties and Farmstead Contexts | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 19 mins, 29 secs). This online course will help you understand direct and indirect effects to cultural resources, especially those… |
NRCS |
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05 Through the Generation Identifying and Protecting Traditional Cultural Properties | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 19 mins, 56 secs) This online training video will help you identify and protect Traditional Cultural Properties. |
NRCS |
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06 Cultural Resources Review Procedures | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 30 minutes, 41 seconds). This online video covers the basics of cultural resources (traces of human activity) and how to conduct a… |
NRCS |
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07 Identifying Cultural Resources in the Field | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 55 mins, 16 seconds). This online training course will help you understand what types of cultural resources may be present in order to help… |
NRCS |
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08 Avoiding Cultural Resources | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 15 mins, 37 secs) This online training tool will cover avoidance procedures and the preferred MN NRCS methods for treating adverse… |
NRCS |
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09 LiDAR for Identification of Cultural Resources | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 17 mins, 17 secs) This online training will cover the benefits and challenges with using LiDar to identify cultural resources. |
NRCS |
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10 Cultural Resources GIS Data | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 17 mins, 20 secs) This online training course will help you identify cultural resources in the field. |
NRCS |
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11 Consulting and Cultural Resources | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 17 mins, 34 secs) This online training course will help you understand how to consult with outside parties about cultural resources. |
NRCS |
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12 Identifying and Protecting Human Burial Sites | Cultural Resources | Online Course |
(Time: 21 min, 26 secs) This online training course will help you identify and protect human burial sites. |
NRCS |
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Vegetative Growth Stages of Soybeans (soybeans 2/3) | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 16:39) This video focuses on the early season growth and development of soybeans |
U of Wis, Jan 2015 |
R Stages, Soybean Management in Wisconsin (soybeans 3/3) | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 17:42) This video focuses on the reproductive stages of growth and development of soybeans. |
U of Wis, Jan 2015 |
Nutrient Management in No-Till Cropping Systems | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 1:30:56) This video compares conventional and no-till cropping systems in regards to nutrient management, nutrient cycling,… |
NRCS, September 2012 |
Corn Hybrid Selection | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
What criteria should you used when selecting a corn hybrid? How do hybrid maturities affect your bottom line? What about hybrid selection and… |
UMN Extension |