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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| Tech Talk: Farm Economics - Livestock | Webinar |
Nathan Converse of Central Lakes College and Mike Boersma of MN West Community and Technical College discuss livestock economics including… |
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| Tech Talk: Farm Economics - Crops | Webinar |
Josh Tjosaas and Jeremy Daberkow (AgCentric) break down various crop enterprises, input costs, break evens, and the 2026 planning on cost of… |
TTCP | Ag & Agronomy |
| Tech Talk: Stream and Oxbow Restoration in Minnesota | Webinar |
Restored streams and oxbows provide critical wildlife habitat, increase water storage capacity, and reduce sediment loading in our waterways -… |
TTCP | Wetland |
| Tech Talk: Soil Fertility Management on Pasture | Webinar |
Education Educators Troy Salzer and Tarah Young (UMN Extension) discuss the basics of pasture soil fertility including soil testing, plant… |
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| Tech Talk: Farm Economics - Overview | Webinar |
This session provides and overview of whole farm economics with Keith Olander (AgCentric). Historical context, challenges on the farm, the… |
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| Tech Talk: Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Estimators | Webinar |
Matt Drewitz and David Miller (MPCA), along with Udai Singh and Cameron Gaspord (BWSR), discuss some new tools used to estimate changes in… |
TTCP, Other | Calculators |
| Tech Talk: Soil Mechanics | Webinar |
During this session Miranda Berge (NRCS) discusses the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), essential laboratory procedures for determining… |
TTCP | Soil |
| Tech Talk: Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) 10 Year Update Overview | Webinar |
Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz and… |
TTCP | Conservation Planning |
| Tech Talk: Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) 10 Year Update Overview | Webinar |
Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz and… |
TTCP | Stormwater |
| Tech Talk: Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) 10 Year Update Overview | Webinar |
Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz and… |
TTCP | Water Quality |
| Tech Talk: Basic Conservation Information for Livestock & Manure | Webinar |
This session is about the characteristics of manure and its importance in conservation planning. The webinar will talk about the different… |
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| Tech Talk: Conservation Planner Certification | Webinar |
What is a certified conservation planner and why is it important? Watch this session hosted by your Technical Training and Certification Program… |
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| Tech Talk: Winter Camelina | Webinar |
Winter camelina is a winter hardy brassica that can add diversity to a traditional corn and soybean rotation and has potential as a cash crop.… |
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| Tech Talk: Grazing Contingency Planning | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), and Jace Stallman, Rangeland Management Specialist (NRCS), discusses managing pastures… |
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| Tech Talk: Endangered Species Act Pesticide Labels: how and where do conservation professionals fit in? | Webinar |
Neal Kittelson (MDA) presents on the EPA's updated pesticide labels that include new Endangered Species Act protections. Conservation… |
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| Tech Talk: CPS 528 Grazing Management Updates | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), reviews the 528 Grazing Management practice updates for 2026:
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| 2025 Tech Talks | Webinar |
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety… |
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| CPS 393 Filter Strip Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Filter Strip (CPS 393).… |
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| CPS 512 Pasture and Hayland Planting Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Pasture and Hayland Planting (… |
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| Tech Talk: Forest In Field Soil Health Assessment Tool | Webinar |
The Forestland In Field Soil Health Assessment (FIFSHA) was developed to assist conservation planners with evaluating the health of private… |
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| CPS 666 Forest Stand Improvement Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Forest Stand Improvement (CPS… |
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| CPS 528 Grazing Management Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Managed Grazing (CPS 528).… |
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| CPS 380 Windbreak-Shelterbelt Establishment and Renovation Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Windbreak/Shelterbelt… |
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| CPS 342 Critical Area Planting Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Critical Area Planting (CPS 342… |
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| CPS 340 Cover Crop Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Cover Crop (CPS 340). Additional… |
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| CPS 329 Residue and Tillage Management - No Till Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Residue and Tillage Management… |
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| CPS 327 Conservation Cover Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Conservation Cover (CPS 327).… |
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| CPS 657 Wetland Restoration Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Wetland Restorations (CPS 657… |
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| CPS 612 Tree/Shrub Establishment Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Tree and/or Shrub Establishment… |
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| Tech Talk: A Day in the Life of a Seed Vendor | Webinar |
Wes Olmschenk (MNL) and Jessi Strinmoen (Shooting Star Native Seeds) discuss their roles and responsibilities as native seed vendors. They… |
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| Tech Talk: 4R Nutrient Stewardship Principles and the Value of Soil Sampling | Webinar |
Interested in reinforcing your knowledge of nutrient management? This session includes a discussion on the 4R principles of nutrient stewardship… |
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| Tech Talk: WIN-PST for Brush Management | Webinar |
This session is a follow up to the in person Brush Management trainings held in May, 2025. Dusty Jasken, Area Resource Conservationist (NRCS),… |
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| Tech Talk: Brush Management (CPS 314) Practice Standard | Webinar |
Join Jeff Duchene and Jared Holm for a webinar on Brush Management, Conservation Practice Standard 314, exploring how this conservation practice… |
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| CPS 590 Nutrient Management Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Nutrient Management plans (CPS… |
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| Tech Talk: Fertilizer Recommendations | Webinar |
What goes into creating a fertilizer recommendation? Dr. Daniel Kaiser discusses the approach the University of Minnesota takes in creating… |
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| Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Tool | Webinar |
The Nutrient Management Tool (NMT) includes a GIS based mapping component as well as the ability to keep land application records. George Schwint… |
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| Tech Talk: Grazing with Virtual Fence | Webinar |
Dr. Miranda Meehan provides an overview on virtual fence and considerations when integrating it into a grazing system based on her team’s… |
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| Tech Talk: Nitrate in Groundwater | Webinar |
Margaret Wagner (MDA) provides an update on the implementation of the Groundwater Protection Rule to minimize potential sources of nitrate… |
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| Tech Talk: Livestock 101 | Webinar |
This Tech Talk provides basic information for several species of livestock that may be raised on pasture, including the following topics. … |
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| Soil Health and Management |
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of soil health… |
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| Managed Grazing Systems |
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of managed… |
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| Herbaceous Vegetation Establishment |
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and… |
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| Tech Talk: Maximum Return To Nitrogen | Webinar |
Minnesota - along with Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio - uses the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) approach to corn N rate… |
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| Tech Talk: Ag Water Quality Program Update | Webinar |
This Tech Talk highlights the New Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Assessment tool that was released this summer, as well other program… |
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| Tech Talk: Virtual Fence | Webinar |
During this Tech Talk Meghan Filbert of No Fence discusses "Virtual Fencing 101," an educational session aimed at conservation partnership staff… |
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| 2024 Tech Talks |
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety… |
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| Tech Talk: ICPS 827 Strategic Harvested Forage Management | Webinar |
Strategic Harvested Forage Management is a new interim conservation practice and consists of developing a planned winter feeding strategy that… |
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| Tech Talk: Irrigation Management Assistant (IMA) Tool | Webinar |
Join Vasudha Sharma, U of M, as she demonstrates the Irrigation Management Assistant (IMA) Tool. She will discuss how to access the… |
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| Tech Talk: Nitrogen Stabilizer Efficacy | Webinar |
Farmers use nitrogen stabilizers to enhance the efficiency and reduce environmental loss of nitrogen from fertilizer and manure. The stabilizers… |
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| Tech Talk: Cropland In Field Soil Health Assessment and Its Role to Evaluate Soil Function | Webinar |
During this session with Stephanie McLain, attendees gain awareness and knowledge of the Cropland In Field Soil Health Assessment developed by the… |