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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Title Subject Format Description Training Source
Ag 101 - Session 2: Precision Technology and its Economic Value Webinar

Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present on precision agricultural technology and economics.

Tech Talk: Well System Investigation Webinar

Patrick Schultz, TTCP Engineer, walks through the steps for investigating a residential well system for the purposes of gathering data for…

Tech Talk: Windbreak Planning Considerations Webinar

This session includes an overview of the Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment (CPS 380) practice standard and some of the additional planning…

Tech Talk: Soil Data Viewer Webinar

Matt Baltes, NRCS State GIS Coordinator, will demonstrate how to download SSURGO soils data from Web Soil Survey and import it into ArcMap. Matt…

Seed Calculator Tool Online Course

This course is the fourth and final module in the ATN 31 series, and it provides instructions on the use of the Seed Calculator Tool for…

Seeding Considerations and Evaluations Online Course

This course is the third module in the ATN 31 series, and it covers companion crops, temporary cover, weed control, and fertilizer and lime…

Seed and Seeding Methods Online Course

This course is the second module in the ATN 31 series, and it describes the different methods for seedbed preparation and seeding and covers…

Introduction to Agronomy Tech Note #31 Online Course

Agronomy Technical Note #31 (ATN31) is used as a guide for the establishment of native and introduced plantings of herbaceous vegetation for the…

Tech Talk: Windbreak Fundamentals Webinar

Gary Wyatt (UMN Extension) provides an overview of Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment (CPS380) practice and the windbreak design elements: height…

Tech Talk: Environmental Markets 101 Webinar

Stacy Cushenbery and Leif Fixen of The Nature Conservancy provided an overview of the science and economics surrounding the rapidly evolving world…

Tech Talk: Roof Runoff Structure (Gutters) Webinar

Patrick Schultz, TTCP Training Engineer, will go through some basic planning and design elements of using roof gutters as a conservation practice…

Tech Talk: Wetland Restoration Seed Mixes Webinar

Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates how to design and evaluate wetland restoration seed mixes using the latest version of the…

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…

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…

GNSS Training by Frontier Precision Webinar

Area Technical Training Team 7 hosted a GNSS training with instructor Dylan Jones of Frontier Precision. The recording of this training is…

Tech Talk: Seeding Calculator Workbook Webinar

Eric Anderson, NRCS Area Resource Conservationist demonstrates how to use the Conservation Seeding Calculator workbook to either develop a seeding…

Soil Erosion 101 Online Course

This training module focuses on the types of erosion and the resource concerns associated with erosion. It orients participants to the types and…

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…

Nutrient Management Module 8: Land Treatment Video

In this brief module, Lawrence Svien, TTCP Training Conservationist discusses developing alternatives during the conservation process generally…

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…

Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Design Webinar

Lea Holter, NRCS Assistant State Conservation Engineer, will provide an introduction to the new pipeline design worksheet. We will demonstrate how…

Tech Talk: Native Plant Communities Webinar

Megan Benage and Becky Marty from the DNR present on Native Plant Communities. This workshop session covers a tour of the Native Plant…

Tech Talk: Native Plant ID Webinar

Karin Jokela, Xerces Society Partner Biologist, and Jeff Kalin, NRCS State Wildlife Biologist, cover native plant identification for the most…

Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Planning

Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, covers the planning considerations for livestock watering systems. Topics covered include identifying…

Water and Sediment Control Basin Training Series

This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Water and Sediment…

Grassed Waterway Training Series

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

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…

Forest Pests and Disease Reference Material

This Minnesota DNR website has links to forest pests and disease descriptions, identification and management options. 

Forages Reference Material

This website provides information on variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for forages in Minnesota.

Sugarbeets Reference Material

This website provides information on  growing sugarbeets and pest management for sugarbeets Minnesota.

Small Grains Reference Material

This website provides information on crop and variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for small grains in…

Weed Management Reference Material

This website provides information on weed identification, herbicides and herbicide resistance management.

Sugarbeet Pest Management Reference Material

This website provides information on insects and diseases affecting sugarbeets.  

Soybean Pest Management Reference Material

This website provides information on insects and diseases affecting soybean.

Small Grain Pest Management Reference Material

This website provides information about diseases and insects common to Minnesota small grain crops.

Forage Pest Management Reference Material

This website provides information on alfalfa diseases and insects. 

Corn Pest Management Reference Material

This website provides information on insects, diseases and nematodes affecting corn.

Nutrient Management Module 6c: Phosphorus Loss Risk Assessment Webinar

Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates the process to complete the Phosphorus Loss Risk Assessment worksheet.

Tech Talk: Waste Facility Closure Webinar

Craig Peterson, NRCS AE, and Patrick Schultz, TTCP Training Engineer, will provide a general discussion of topics related to the Waste Facility…

Reviewing the 2020 Farm Economics to Make 2021 Decisions on the Farm Webinar

This session will review the farm economics for Minnesota farms in 2020 including COVID impacts and opportunities. Additionally, we will review…

Your Insect Allies: Meet the Beneficial Insects that Control Crop Pests and Promote Soil Health Webinar

Join Karin Jokela, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society, to get to know some of the most common beneficial insects above and…

Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Module 13 - Nutrient Recommendations Webinar

Dr. Daniel Kaiser, UMN Extension, discusses soil sampling and using the results when making fertilizer recommendations for phosphorus and…

Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 2 Webinar

Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course.  

Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 1 Webinar

Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course.  

Wetland Restoration Webinar

This training will enable field staff involved in project applications, the design, or the construction of wetland restorations to have a solid…

Forestry Equipment Video

Duane Fogard, American Bird Conservancy Forester,  from the  Duluth Field Office,  will lead us in a review of commonly used forest…

Ag 101 - Session 1: Nutrient Management Video

This training is presented by Centrol Crop Consulting Agronomists Ian Olson and Ken Fransky.   They present information on soils in Minnesota…

Tech Talk: Tree/Shrub Establishment CPS 612 Video

This session covers the use of Web Soil Survey to identify Conservation Tree/Shrub Groups and using the CTSG group spreadsheet to select species…

Tech Talk: Minnesota Natural Resource Atlas Webinar

Are you looking for a user friendly tool for visualizing and analyzing spatial data and information? If so, join Will Bartsch and Cindy Hagley,…

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…