https://conservationwebinars.net These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 15. https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/p-shec-and-what-it-means-for-planners-producers-and-the-bottom-line This webinar will introduce P-SHEC to planners who work with producers and landowners to provide them economically viable and sustainable alternatives. While soil health practices such as cover crops, no-till, and nutrient management are associated with improvements to water quality, drought resilience, and soil organic matter, some farmers may be reluctant to adopt new practices due to the uncertainty of potential costs of implementing a practice. To address that challenge, American Farmland Trust (AFT), in partnership with USDA NRCS, developed a Predictive Soil Health Economic Calculator (P-SHEC) Tool to use with row crop farmers interested in adopting soil health practices. P-SHEC is a user-friendly online tool that estimates the potential long-term costs and benefits of adopting certain soil health practices, aiming to provide users with better-informed decision-making support. This tool should be used alongside conservation technical assistance and planning. No publisher clayton Cropping Systems Economics Soil Health Conservation Agriculture 2026-03-02T19:58:24Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/organic-livestock-and-grazing-management-insights-from-research Join the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) to learn about research related to organic livestock production and grazing management. Topics such as animal health, feed, grazing and pasture management, and crop-livestock integration will be discussed. The webinar will provide detailed scientific information and give insight into peer-reviewed research treatments and results. The webinar will conclude with a Q+A session, and participants will also have the opportunity to answer quiz questions and earn Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credits. No publisher rortiz Pasture Management Cattle Conservation Organic Agriculture Farming Agriculture 2026-03-02T16:44:44Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/module-7-grazing-cropland-and-grassland-2-2 Join soil health specialist Stan Boltz for a deep dive into the practice and potential of grazing cropland and permanent grasslands. This webinar explores the advantages and challenges of integrating livestock into crop production systems, highlighting its positive impacts on soil health, nutrient cycling, infiltration, and economic returns. You'll gain insights into adaptive grazing management strategies, hear real-world experiences from the field, and learn how livestock can accelerate biological activity, reduce input costs, and contribute to more resilient farming systems. Whether you're a producer, advisor, or conservation planner, this session offers valuable tools and perspectives on managing cropland and grassland for productivity, sustainability, and profitability. No publisher jmayne Soil Health 2025-11-05T16:38:37Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/module-6-cover-crop-management-northwest Cover crops aren’t just a soil health trend—they’re a management tool with real impact. In this webinar, Marlon Winger of the NRCS Soil Health Division shares tested strategies for using cover crops to address common resource concerns across the Intermountain West. Learn how to match cover crop species to your goals, manage them in challenging climates, and improve outcomes like water retention, nutrient cycling, and livestock integration. Designed for producers and planners looking to get practical, region-specific guidance. No publisher jmayne Soil Health 2025-11-04T20:37:29Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/module-6-2013-cover-crop-management The webinar, led by Nathan Lowder from the NRCS Soil Health Division, offers an in-depth overview of cover crop management as part of a broader soil health strategy. It outlines the benefits of cover crops, including erosion control, improved nutrient cycling, enhanced soil biology, and increased organic matter. The presentation explains how to select cover crop species based on functional groups (cool/warm season grasses and broadleaves, legumes), as well as considerations for timing, seeding methods, termination strategies, and compatibility with producer goals. The session also discusses practical planning tools, equipment, economic factors, seed quality, and state-level guidance to help conservation planners effectively support producers in integrating cover crops into their operations. No publisher jmayne Soil Health 2025-11-04T20:34:04Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/economics-jorgensen-land-and-cattle-case-study-part-5-of-5 Merit or Myth? Engaging the Community on the Critical Issue of Soil Health No publisher jmayne Soil Health 2025-10-28T19:43:37Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/economics-jorgensen-land-and-cattle-case-study-part-3-of-5 Merit or Myth? Engaging the Community on the Critical Issue of Soil Health No publisher jmayne Soil Health 2025-10-28T19:37:51Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/organic-research-updates-pest-management-diversified-cropping-systems-and-soil-organic-carbon Join the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) on June 17th at 1pm EST to learn about the most recent organic agriculture research relevant to NRCS Resource Concerns and Conservation Practice Standards. This webinar will cover topics such as organic pest management, diversified cropping systems, and practices to build soil organic carbon. The webinar will provide detailed scientific information in these areas and give insight into peer-reviewed research treatments and results. The webinar will conclude with a Q+A session, and participants will also have the opportunity to answer quiz questions and earn Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credits. No publisher ipowell Organic Agriculture 2025-07-08T21:41:55Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/understanding-soil-organic-carbon-stock-monitoring-and-how-to-implement-cema-221 THIS LIVE WEBINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED: This training is designed to describe the importance of soil organic carbon stock monitoring, the implementation of Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity (CEMA) 221 in the Northeastern US, and how to interpret these results. This training is funded by the NRCS and conducted in collaboration with Michigan State University and Woods End Lab. In this webinar, eligible participants can become qualified individuals (QIs) that are authorized to design and implement CEMA 221 plans with participating producers and local NRCS offices. This webinar is intended for technical service providers (TSPs), soil scientists, certified crop advisors, or anyone interested in CEMA 221. No publisher tgraves Climate Soil Sustainability Conservation Organic Agriculture Agriculture Landowners Sustainability and Climate 2025-02-19T16:36:06Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/supporting-organic-transition-cpa-138-and-dia-140-for-technical-service-providers This webinar will provide an in-depth look at Conservation Planning Activity (CPA) 138: Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition and Design and Implementation Activity (DIA) 140: Transition to Organic Design, two key practices that support organic producers and aid in the organic transition process. Attendees will learn about the importance of these practices for both producers and NRCS staff, along with updated certification criteria for Technical Service Providers (TSPs) specific to CPA 138 and DIA 140. The speakers will also outline the pathways to becoming a certified TSP, enabling participants to understand how to better serve organic transitions and implement these activities. No publisher tgraves Climate Soil Sustainability Conservation Agriculture Sustainability and Climate 2025-03-07T15:32:38Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/an-overview-of-technical-note-190-12-conservation-activities-in-organic-farming-systems-part-2-organic-ipm-livestock-pastures-and-buffers This webinar will cover the remaining topics from Technical Note 12 – Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems – which provides a wealth of knowledge needed to effectively support the unique requirements of organic producers. Part two of this webinar will cover the areas of organic integrated pest management, livestock, pastures, and buffers. The webinar will provide detailed scientific information in these areas as they relate to organic production and give real-world examples that illustrate how conservation activities have been implemented. Continuing Education credits will be available for this webinar. No publisher tgraves Climate Climate Hub Sustainability Conservation Agriculture 2025-03-10T19:37:06Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/an-overview-of-technical-note-190-12-conservation-activities-in-organic-farming-systems-part-1-soil-health-climate-and-nutrients This webinar will cover select topics from Technical Note 12 – Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems – which provides a wealth of knowledge needed to effectively support the unique requirements of organic producers. Tech Note 12 helps organic producers articulate the conservation benefits of their practices in the language used by NRCS field agents and TSPs. This clarity is crucial for accessing NRCS programs. Part one of this webinar will cover the areas of soil health, climate, and nutrient management as they relate to organic management. The webinar will provide detailed scientific information in these areas as they relate to organic production and give real-world examples that illustrate how conservation activities have been implemented. Continuing Education credits will be available for this webinar. No publisher tgraves Organic Agriculture 2025-01-27T17:31:51Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/applying-wood-based-biochar-to-reduce-nutrient-leaching-and-results-from-biochar-application-at-a-ct-vegetable-farm Join this webinar during which the presenters will discuss the effects of different soil carbon amendments types (compost and biochar) and rates on nutrient retention, soil water content, and different soil chemical properties such as cation exchange capacity and pH, as well as its effects on crop yields. Biochar has been used for thousands of years to improve agricultural soils around the world, but what is its effect on soils in the Northeastern US? In this presentation, Dr. Huijie Gan will share results from studies of biochar funded by Connecticut NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG). Experiments were done to see how different biochar sources (hardwood and softwood feedstocks) and different application strategies (application rate, mix with other organic amendments) affected nutrient retention and plant performance in sandy loam soils. An on-farm trial at Fort Hill Farm in New Milford, CT was conducted as part of the project. Results of the effect of biochar and biochar plus compost amendments on soil physical and chemical properties plus crop yields will be shared. Information on cost-share funding for NRCS’s Conservation Practice Standard 336 Soil Carbon Amendment will also be provided by staff from NRCS CT. No publisher jryan Cropping Systems Soil Health 2024-04-30T17:49:19Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/introduction-to-organic-usda-ams-national-organic-program The purpose of this webinar is to provide information about the basic requirements for becoming a certified organic operation. The information will be delivered through three modules. The first module will outline the US organic standards, meaning and use of the organic seal, organic practices and climate-smart agriculture. The second module will share information on how to transition to organic production. And, the third module will cover organic business planning and technical and financial assistance. No publisher jryan Organic Agriculture 2024-01-02T22:39:31Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/organic-pest-control-high-tunnel-pest-exclusion-system Join this webinar to learn about research in High Tunnel Pest Exclusion Systems, an effective insect pest management system for small and organic growers. Organic producers need to employ prevention and avoidance strategies as a first defense against insect pest establishment. This webinar will discuss research in High Tunnel Pest Exclusion Systems, a technology for small and organic producers to protect their crops from insect pest damage while allowing beneficial insects to colonize the plants. Note this research is focused on Southeastern states but may be applicable elsewhere. This webinar is presented in partnership with Oregon Tilth, as part of a series of webinars on organic topics. No publisher cthomas Pest Management Organic Agriculture 2023-10-18T17:02:37Z Webinar