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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Training calendar
Title Subject Skill Format Description Source
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

Tech Talk Replay: Filter Strip - Part 2 Practice Design Practice Specific Webinar

Lawrence Svien, BWSR Training Conservationist, reviews use of the NRCS GIS Watershed Tools in the design of CPS 393 Filter Strips.  In…

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Filter Strip - Part 1 Practice Design Practice Specific Webinar

Shannon Carpenter, NRCS Water Quality Specialist St. Paul reviews CPS 393 Filter Strip Practice Standard details, practice design, and Filter…

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Fertilization in a Soil Health System Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Soil Health and Management Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from August 24 at 1:00. Dr. Daniel Kaiser (UMN Extension) and Dorian Gatchel discuss fertilizer considerations in soil health…

TTCP, MOSH, U of M

Tech Talk Replay: Evaluating Seed Mixes Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from June 22, 2020. Karin Jokela reviews pollinator habitat requirements and considerations, and goes on to evaluate several…

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Estimating Forage Production Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Managed Grazing Systems Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from August 24 at 9:00 am. During this presentation Lance Smith, NRCS Rangeland Specialists, walks through the steps of…

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Equipment Modifications for Cover Crops Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Soil Health and Management Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from August 24 at 9:00 am. NRCS State Soil Health Specialist Kristin Brennan hosts a farmer panel including Brady…

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Engineering Field Tools (EFT) Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Practice Specific Webinar

Tech Talk replay from April 20, 2020. Aaron Peter demonstrates the use of the Engineering Field Tools (EFT) in waterway design.

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Cover Crop Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Practice Specific Webinar

Tech Talk replay from April 13, 2020. Laurie Svien reviews PS340 Cover Crop, Agronomy Tech Note 33, online cover crop resources, and completing…

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Guide for Monarchs Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from August 3, 2020. Karin Jokela, Xerces Society, reviews the monarch habitat evaluation guide (WHEG). She demonstrates how to…

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Nutrient Management Module 5: Nitrogen Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from August 31. Larry Gunderson, Travis Hirman, and Kevin Hauth from MDA review the nitrogen considerations for nutrient…

TTCP, MDA

Tech Talk Replay: Evaluating Herbicide Plans in a Soil Health System Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Soil Health and Management Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from August 10, 2020. Liz Stahl, UMN Extension, reviews the latest research and information regarding the impacts of weed…

TTCP

Prescribed Grazing Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Prescribed Grazing (CPS528).…

TTCP

Nutrient Management Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Nutrient Management plans (…

TTCP

Livestock Pipeline and Watering Facility Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Livestock Pipeline (CPS 516)…

TTCP

Hydrology & Hydraulics Training Series Hydrology

This is a collection of trainings, video replays, and information pertaining to the engineering skills hydrology and…

TTCP

Grassed Waterway Training Series Practice Specific

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

TTCP

Forest Stand Improvement Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Forest Stand Improvement (…

TTCP

Critical Area Planting Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Critical Area Planting (CPS342…

TTCP

Cover Crop Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Cover Crops (CPS340).…

TTCP

Conservation Cover Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Conservation Cover (CPS327…

TTCP

2023 Tech Talks Webinar

Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety…

TTCP

2022 Tech Talks Webinar

Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety…