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Field Evaluation for Conservation Practices(Formerly, Upland Land Treatment Evaluation) 2008 Date and Location November 19, 2008 8:30am-4:30pm 2009 Date and Location April 2009 DescriptionProfessionals who are practiced at evaluating a field for agronomic concerns will learn to assess a field for conservation concerns. This day-long on-farm and classroom training is intended for Technical Service Providers. Instructors will walk a farm with students to explain how to evaluate the need to control sediment losses, and ephemeral, gully, and sheet and rill erosion. Instructors will then explain how to select conservation practice alternatives that fit the farm’s landscape and producer’s management system and objectives. Emphasis will be placed on protecting the soil and water resources – especially for fields receiving nutrient applications. Knowledge gained will help qualify TSPs to work on the Land Treatment portions of CNMPs and nutrient management plans without relying heavily on agency personnel for help. 2007 Agenda, pdf, 28 KB Who Should Attend?Technical Service Providers and other agronomists who work with producers to implement some portion of conservation planning, prepare Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs), write nutrient management plans, etc. and need to have knowledge of soil erosion and how it is predicted or modeled. Pre-requisitesParticipants will need knowledge of the RUSLE2 soil loss model and have some experience using the program. RegistrationRegister on-line at the University of Wisconsin Conservation Training web site. There is a cost of $15 for the training workshop to cover meals. You will receive an invoice for the $15 payment when your registration is confirmed via email. CEUsCCA Continuing Education Credits will be available. Agenda
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The Extension Water Quality Program in Minnesota is a part of the Great Lakes Regional Water Program and the CSREES National Water Program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Extension Water Quality programming in Minnesota is coordinated by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center and delivered by the University of Minnesota Extension. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. |