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: Engineering Design Resources | Webinar |
When working through engineering projects, there are a number of resources available to reference and guide you. But how do you know which… |
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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: Economics of Soil Loss | Webinar |
This Tech Talk highlights the economic and social implications of soil loss. From a farm level economic perspective, soil is an important input in… |
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| Tech Talk: Earthfill Compaction | Webinar |
This is the third part of the Construction Inspection series. To be a designer and inspector on structural practices involving earthfill, you need… |
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| Tech Talk: Early Successional Habitat Management for Wildlife | Webinar |
Jacob Granfors, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist, and Garett Christiansen, NRCS Forester, discuss open landscapes, early… |
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| Tech Talk: Drought Planning for Pasture and Forage Management | 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… |
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| Tech Talk: Designing Pollinator Seed Mixes | Webinar |
Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, demonstrates how to design and evaluate pollinator seed mixes using the latest version of the NRCS… |
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| Tech Talk: Dendrology 101 | Webinar |
Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester, and Jon Sellnow, TTCP Coordinator, presented the basics of tree and woody shrub identification of native… |
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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… |
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| Tech Talk: Critical Area Planting | Webinar |
Tech Talk replay from April 6, 2020. Kelly Voigt reviews the PS342 Critical Area Planting Implementation Requirements and examples. |
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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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| Tech Talk: Cover Crop | Webinar |
Tech Talk replay from April 13, 2020. Laurie Svien reviews PS340 Cover Crop, Agronomy Tech Note 33, online cover crop resources, and completing… |
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| Tech Talk: Core Concepts for Designing and Evaluating Native Seed Mixes | Webinar |
Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, covers how to design and evaluate native seed mixes using the latest version of the NRCS seeding… |
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| Tech Talk: Core Competencies | Webinar |
Kelly Voigt and Jon Sellnow introduce the Core Competency modules and review the current status of them. |
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| Tech Talk: Construction Inspection - Materials | Webinar |
Tech Talk Replay from January 25, 2021. The fourth part of the Construction Inspection series, this session covers various details regarding… |
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| Tech Talk: Construction Inspection | Webinar |
TTCP engineers Amanda Deans and Aaron Peter kick off a multi-part construction inspection series. This session covers what to do at a pre-… |
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| Tech Talk: Conservation Tree Shrub Groups (CTSGs) |
The Conservation Tree-Shrub Groups (CTSGs) are a planning tool that aid in the selection of trees and shrubs for planting based on soil type.… |
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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: Conservation Drainage Designs and Systems | Webinar |
Mark Dittrich and Jeppe Hjaersgaard, both with MDA, discuss drainage and conservation focusing on the human dimension of conservation. What’s… |
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| Tech Talk: Connecting High Tunnels to Soil Health | Webinar |
Shannon Carpenter, NRCS, and Julie Grossman, UMN provide an overview of the High Tunnel practice standard (CPS 325), review different types of… |
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| Tech Talk: Concrete Specifications, Inspection, and Cold Weather Considerations | Webinar |
Patrick Schultz (TTCP Training Engineer) and Michael Krcmarik (NRCS Agricultural Engineer) summarize the NRCS Concrete and Reinforcement… |
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| Tech Talk: Calculating Stocking Rates | Webinar |
Lance Smith, NRCS Rangeland Specialist, shows how to calculate stocking rates by considering forage production, herd needs, and the management of… |
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| Tech Talk: Brush Management (CPS314) In Pastures | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, reviews the Brush Management (PS314) practice standard, implementation requirements, and statement of… |
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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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| Tech Talk: Brush Management (CPS 314) in Grasslands and Savannas | Webinar |
Brush Management is becoming increasingly needed on our grassland and savanna habitats to maintain their open character. However, this tool can be… |
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| Tech Talk: Bismarck Plant Materials Center | Webinar |
During this replay the Bismarck Plant Materials Staff provides an introduction to the Plant Materials Program. You will learn a bit about the… |
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| Tech Talk: Basic Survey | Webinar |
The goal of this training is to become familiar with terms and procedures, recognize features of different equipment, and make you more… |
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| Tech Talk: Basic Irrigation | Webinar |
Brian Ebel, NRCS Water Resource Engineer, discusses the basic concepts of irrigation. Attendees will gain insight into why and when irrigation is… |
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| 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: Back to our Roots: Managing Alfalfa for Yield and Environment |
Joshua Gamble, ARS Research Agronomist, discusses the role alfalfa roots play in mediating yield, stand persistence, and ecosystem services.… |
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| Tech Talk: Audubon Conservation Ranching Program | Webinar |
The Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) program is a collaborative effort between farmers, ranchers, and Audubon to address the decline of… |
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| Tech Talk: Annual Forages for Grazing Systems (CPS 810) | Webinar |
This Tech Talk provides an overview of the interim CPS 810 Annual Forages for Grazing Systems Conservation Practice Standard, Implementation… |
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| Tech Talk: Amending Soil Properties with Lime | Webinar |
Ryan Buetow, NRCS State Agronomist, discusses the foundation of soil management and all the impacts that pH has on crop growth, nutrient… |
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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: 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: 2024 Pest Management Forecast | Webinar |
Bruce Potter, UMN Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist, looks at pest management considerations for the coming year. Bruce discusses… |
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| Tech Talk: 2020 IDP Results | Webinar |
What happens to your Individual Development Plan information once you put it in eLINK? Join the TTCP staff to learn how IDP data is used to… |
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| Tech Talk: Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Guide for Monarchs | Webinar |
Tech Talk Replay from August 3, 2020. Karin Jokela, Xerces Society, reviews the monarch habitat evaluation guide (WHEG). She demonstrates how to… |
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| Tech Talk: Riparian Herbaceous Cover or Riparian Forest Buffer? | Webinar |
Shannon Carpenter, NRCS State Water Quality Specialist, reviews the Riparian Herbaceous Cover (CPS 390) and Riparian Forest Buffer (CPS 391). This… |
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| Tech Talk: Pasture and Hay Planting - Practice Standard | Webinar |
During this session Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Specialist, discusses:
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| Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Module 5: Nitrogen | Webinar |
Tech Talk Replay from August 31. Larry Gunderson, Travis Hirman, and Kevin Hauth from MDA review the nitrogen considerations for nutrient… |
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| Tech Talk: Native Vegetation Guidelines and BWSR Programs: Decision Making for Successful Projects | Webinar |
This Tech Talk highlights the revisions to the Native Vegetation Establishment and Enhancement Guidelines including: |
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| Tech Talk: Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program | Webinar |
Join Caroline D’Huyvetter, Clarissa Levi and Bill Fitzgerald from MDA to learn about the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Water Quality… |
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| Tech Talk: Controlled Traffic Farming, Conservation Harvest, Field Operations Emissions Reduction | Webinar |
Ryan Buetow, NRCS State Agronomist, discusses the new practices Controlled Traffic Farming (CPS 334), Conservation Harvest (CPS 809), and Field… |
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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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| Livestock Pipeline and Watering Facility Training Series |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Livestock Pipeline (CPS 516)… |
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| Hydrology & Hydraulics |
This is a collection of trainings, video replays, and information pertaining to the engineering skills hydrology and… |
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| Herbaceous Vegetation Establishment |
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and… |