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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| Best Practices for Pollinators | Pollinators | Webinar |
Best Practices for Pollinators Summit is an annual educational summit created by Pollinator Friendly Alliance which presents leaders in ecology,… |
Pollinator Friendly Alliance |
| 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… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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| Tech Talk: Winter Camelina | Crops | 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.… |
TTCP |
| Tech Talk: Grazing Contingency Planning | Livestock | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), and Jace Stallman, Rangeland Management Specialist (NRCS), discusses managing pastures… |
TTCP |
| 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… |
TTCP |
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| Tech Talk: CPS 528 Grazing Management Updates | Livestock | Webinar |
Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), reviews the 528 Grazing Management practice updates for 2026:
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TTCP |
| Bird Friendly Maple: A sweet approach to bird conservation | Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) | Webinar | … |
SFEC |
| Livestock 101: Livestock Production Fundamentals | Livestock | Webinar |
Livestock production fundamentals is a series of 8 webinars focused on providing livestock information to NRCS staff, partners, technical service… |
Conservation Webinars |
| 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… |
TTCP |
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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).… |
TTCP |
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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 (… |
TTCP |
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| Fall and Pollinators | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Webinar |
Minnesota's Environmental Quality Board hosted this webinar that highlights how fall is a vital season for pollinators, explaining their… |
EQB |
| 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… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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| CPS 595 Pest Management Conservation System |
This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Pest Management Conservation… |
TTCP |
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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).… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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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).… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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| How To Plan a Successful Conservation Event: Tools and Resources | Project Management | Webinar |
Learn how to plan a successful conservation focused event that leaves your audience impacted and ready for action, free tools and templates are… |
Pheasants Forever |
| Agricultural Working Lands and Wildlife: Grassland Bird Conservation in Northeastern Haylands and Pasturelands | Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) | Webinar |
Hosted by the NRCS Biology Webinar Series, this presentation explores the intersection of agricultural land management and grassland bird… |
Conservation Webinars |
| Tech Talk: A Day in the Life of a Seed Vendor | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Webinar |
Wes Olmschenk (MNL) and Jessi Strinmoen (Shooting Star Native Seeds) discuss their roles and responsibilities as native seed vendors. They… |
TTCP, PF, MNL, Shooting Star |
| RIM Drinking Water | Easements | Video |
RIM Drinking Water program overview from July 16, 2025.
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| What Does Research Really Say about Strategic Tillage in No-Till Systems | Webinar |
This Soil Health Digital Cafe featured Dr. Humberto Blanco, Professor of Soil Management and Applied Soil Physics at the University of Nebraska,… |
Soil Health Nexus |
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| Implementing Soil Health Testing – Conservation Evaluation Monitoring Activity 216 | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Webinar |
Join the NRCS Soil Health Division to learn about NRCS Conservation Evaluation Monitoring Activity 216 – Soil Health Testing. This webinar will… |
Conservation Webinars |
| Tech Talk: 4R Nutrient Stewardship Principles and the Value of Soil Sampling | Nutrient Management | Webinar |
Interested in reinforcing your knowledge of nutrient management? This session includes a discussion on the 4R principles of nutrient stewardship… |
TTCP |
| 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),… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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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… |
TTCP |
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| Tech Talk: Fertilizer Recommendations | Nutrient Management | Webinar |
What goes into creating a fertilizer recommendation? Dr. Daniel Kaiser discusses the approach the University of Minnesota takes in creating… |
TTCP, UMN |
| MN CREP Wetland Restoration and Application Workbook Training 04/2025 | MN CREP | Webinar |
https://app.screencast.com/syC2cjmlHAb7C?conversation=DdLlwanQ2BNTyDIcUOKpER |
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| MN CREP Wetland Restoration and Application Workbook Training 04/2025 | MN CREP | Webinar |
April 2025 webinar training for CREP wetland restoration practices and application workbook |
https://app.screencast.com/syC2cjmlHAb7C?conversation=DdLlwanQ2BNTyDIcUOKpER |
| Wildlife Webinar Series | Forestry | Webinar |
This year’s series explores how forest management impacts wildlife habitats, economic decisions, and climate resilience. Forests play a critical… |
UMN Extension |
| Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Tool | Nutrient Management | Webinar |
The Nutrient Management Tool (NMT) includes a GIS based mapping component as well as the ability to keep land application records. George Schwint… |
TTCP, MPCA |
| 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… |
TTCP, NDSU |
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| Tech Talk: Nitrate in Groundwater | Nutrient Management | Webinar |
Margaret Wagner (MDA) provides an update on the implementation of the Groundwater Protection Rule to minimize potential sources of nitrate… |
TTCP, MDA |
| MN CREP Training - March 2025 | MN CREP | Webinar |
This is a recording of the MN CREP webinar training session from 3/18/2025. Training for this… |
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| Tech Talk: Livestock 101 | Livestock | Webinar |
This Tech Talk provides basic information for several species of livestock that may be raised on pasture, including the following topics. … |
TTCP |
| Easement Enhancement Program Webinar | Easements | Webinar |
This is a recording of the Easement Enhancement Program webinar training session from 2/18/2025. The webinar provided an overview of the program… |
BWSR |
| Soil Health and Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) |
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of soil health… |
TTCP |
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| Managed Grazing Systems | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) |
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of managed… |
TTCP |
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| Herbaceous Vegetation Establishment | Vegetation |
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and… |
TTCP |
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| Tech Talk: Maximum Return To Nitrogen | Nutrient Management | Webinar |
Minnesota - along with Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio - uses the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) approach to corn N rate… |
TTCP, UMN, UMN Extension |
| Tech Talk: Ag Water Quality Program Update | Water Quality | Webinar |
This Tech Talk highlights the New Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Assessment tool that was released this summer, as well other program… |
TTCP, MDA |
| An Overview of Technical Note 190-12: Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems Part 1: Soil Health, Climate and Nutrients | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Webinar |
This webinar will cover select topics from Technical Note 12 – Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems – which provides a wealth of… |
Conservation Webinars |