MIRL FAQs
Q&A: Managing Invasives for a Resilient Landscape (MIRL) Grant Program RFP
This Q&A section is intended to assist applicants in understanding the key elements of the Managing Invasives for Resilient Landscapes Request for Proposal (RFP) and contains questions that have been asked by previous grant applicants. BWSR staff will update the list as new questions are received. You may submit questions to Erin.Loeffler@state.mn.us.
Last updated: 4/06/2026
Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP)
Since 2008, BWSR’s Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP) has assessed the performance of local units of government responsible for the conservation of water and related land resources. The program goal is to assist these local government partners to be the best they can be in their management of Minnesota’s land and water resources.
On Farm Communications Training Series
This hands on training series follows real farming practices throughout the growing season, giving you the knowledge and confidence to better connect with producers. Attendees are encouraged to attend all three sessions, but that is not a requirement.
The Beginner Series is designed for those newer to agriculture, and covers the full growing season from planting through harvest. Training dates corresponding to the cropping season are scheduled for May 13, July 15, and October 7.
The Advanced Series is a deeper dive for more experienced participants. Topics include precision agriculture, mapping, crop budgeting, and emerging technologies. Training dates corresponding to the cropping season are scheduled for May 14, July 16, and October 8.
Format
In Person
Source
TTCP, AgCentric
Date
-
Time
9:00-3:00
Training Type
Upcoming Training
Location
Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Center
26505 County Road 2
Staples, MN 56479
United States
Notes
Registration Links:
Training Date
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Training Subject (new 2025)
Conservation Crop Systems Cohort
Join the 2026 Conservation Crop Systems Cohort and take your conservation planning skills to the next level through hands on, regional training. Work alongside peers and experts to plan, design, and certify real world projects in cover crops, tillage management, and crop rotation. Several prerequisites are required and listed here before you will be accepted to join the cohort. That same link to see the prerequisites is where you can register. All prerequisites are available online, except participation in Basic Cover Crop training from NRCS or MOSH's Cover Crop Academy.
Format
Online Course
Source
TTCP
Date
-
Training Type
Upcoming Training
Location
Virtual,
United States
Registration Deadline
Registration Link
Training Date
-
Training Subject (new 2025)
Livestock Water System Design
Participants will learn how to design livestock pipeline and watering systems using the Minnesota NRCS spreadsheet design tool. We'll discuss how to gather the information needed to use the design tool as well as run through examples.
Format
In Person
Source
TTCP
Date
-
Time
9:00-3:00
Training Type
Upcoming Training
Location
Rochester, Bagley/Bemidji,
United States
Registration Deadline
Registration Link
Notes
Dates and Locations:
- June 4, Rochester
- August 12, Bagley/Bemidji
Prerequisites:
Training Date
-
Training Subject (new 2025)
Livestock 101 Webinar Training Series - Part II
The 2026 Livestock 101 Webinar Series is a series of 9 monthly interactive training sessions, each devoted to a particular livestock sector. Livestock production basics are presented by field based Extension and producer organization partners.
Replays for the Part 1 Webinar Series from 2025 can be found on the Livestock 101 page.
Format
Webinar
Source
NRCS
Date
-
Time
12:00-1:30
Training Type
Upcoming Training
Location
Virtual,
United States
Notes
Webinar Schedule:
- Monday, February 9
- Session 1. Livestock 101: Bison
- Covers nutrition and body condition, reproduction, health and biosecurity, animal handling facilities and fencing, and management and handling practices.
- Tuesday, March 10
- Session 2. Livestock 101: Equines
- Covers nutrition and body condition, reproduction, health and biosecurity, animal and waste facilities, management and handling practices.
- Wednesday, April 15
- Session 3. Livestock 101 Livestock Economics and Markets
- Covers livestock sectors at a glance, markets, and general statistics and information.
- Thursday, May 21
- Session 4. Livestock 101: Aquaculture
- Covers aquatic animal nutrition and health, hatchery and farm management, water quality control, and system design.
- Friday, June 26
- Session 5. Livestock 101: Cervids (Elk and Deer) and Camelids (Llama and Alpaca)
- Covers nutrition and body condition, reproduction, health and biosecurity, animal and waste facilities, management and handling practices.
- Monday, July 27
- Session 6. Livestock 101: Organic Livestock Production
- Covers nutrition and body condition, reproduction, health and biosecurity, animal and waste facilities, management and handling practices.
- Tuesday, August 25
- Session 7. Livestock 101: Urban Livestock Production
- Covers livestock production in urban settings.
- Wednesday, Sept 30
- Session 8. Livestock 101: Insects
- Covers nutrition, reproduction, health and biosecurity, management and handling practices.
- Thursday, October 29
- Session 9. Livestock 101: Coming Soon!
Online Location
Training Subject (new 2025)