The climate is changing which affects how we farm. Join this webinar to learn about how farmers can adapt to those changes by improving natural resources. The climate is changing in different ways across the United States. Participate in this webinar training to learn about how the climate has changed in your area and what that means for farmers and ranchers. This presentati...  more info >>

With a focus on monarchs in the southeastern U.S. and NRCS conservation planning, learn about key considerations for establishing and managing monarch habitat using Farm Bill programs. This third webinar in a three part series focused on monarchs in the Southeast is designed for NRCS conservation planners, farmers, and partners. Participants will learn some nuances of Farm B...  more info >>

What compounds are all around us and have been around since the 1940s? These compounds are used for stain and water-repellents, non-stick surfaces, cleaning products, fire-fighting foam and a wide range of other products. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of nearly 5,000 human-made compounds that have become a common part of our lives. These “forever” ...  more info >>

This webinar will provide an overview for external customers and partners of the soon-to-be-stood-up Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The office’s mission and vision, along with structure and technical and financial assistance opportunities will be shared, too.  more info >>

Join us to learn about the early days of industrial hemp as a crop in the United States. The discussion will also feature two university researchers who will discuss the growing popularity of industrial hemp today, the agronomic considerations when growing industrial hemp, including optimal growing conditions, and types of crop management for different industrial hemp products....  more info >>

Participants will learn about three successful air quality Conservation Innovation Grant projects in order to better understand the latest technology available for addressing air emissions from enclosed animal housing. The presenters will describe their projects, the lessons learned about the various technologies demonstrated, and provide suggestions for how NRCS can use the...  more info >>

What does resilience really mean on today’s farms? In this insightful webinar, long-time Iowa farmer Wayne Fredericks walks us through a decades-long journey of change—from conventional tillage to a full embrace of conservation practices. Starting with an unplanned experiment in no-till soybeans in the early 1990s, Wayne Fredericks and his wife Ruth have methodically transf...  more info >>

This webinar will focus on how cover crops can create habitat for pests like voles and slugs. It is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Pest problems like voles, slugs and army worms tend to be cyclical in nature and can have dramatic impacts when there's an outbreak. Understanding the role that cover crops and no-till can play in creating the conditions for these pest to thrive c...  more info >>