https://conservationwebinars.net These are the search results for the query, showing results 31 to 45. https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/mgmt_strategies_in_redistributing_organic_matter_with_biochar The US Forest Service in partnership with the US Biochar Initiative and the Southern Regional Extension Forestry will be presenting its latest Biochar Webinar titled: "Management strategies and plans in redistributing organic matter with biochar in forest Watersheds". This live webinar will be held September 22, 2022 from 11 to 12 pm Eastern time. No publisher doutlaw Biochar Ecosystem Services Agriculture 2022-12-01T20:28:20Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/2022.09.15_why-organic-matters-soil-organic-matter-soil-health-and-usda-certified-organic-farming This webinar will provide a foundational training on organic agriculture. Join us as we discuss the history of organic farming in parallel to the history of soil conservation with a focus on soil health and soil organic matter, and how organic farming connects with the four NRCS principles of soil health. No publisher jryan Soil Health Organic Agriculture 2023-10-18T18:56:34Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/challenges-and-opportunities-in-organic-agriculture Join this webinar to learn about production and marketing challenges and opportunities for farming organically in urban environments. Organic producers of all sizes and across all landscapes must follow the same national standards to meet the requirements of USDA organic certification. However, certified organic farmers and farmers using organic growing practices may have different production and market opportunities and challenges when growing in an urban environment. This webinar will explore research in this field, as well as perspectives from farmers on growing organically in urban spaces. This webinar is presented in partnership with Oregon Tilth, as part of a series of webinars on organic topics. No publisher jryan Organic Agriculture 2022-10-06T15:43:09Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/organic-agriculture-as-a-climate-change-mitigation-and-adaptation-strategy Join this webinar to learn about organic agriculture’s role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Climate change threatens agricultural production with weather extremes, drought, loss of biodiversity, and more. This webinar will discuss the role of organic agriculture in presenting climate change solutions and adaptation strategies, as we seek to increase the resilience of our food system. No publisher cthomas Climate Organic Agriculture 2022-10-06T15:44:30Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/creating-and-maintaining-biodiversity-in-organic-perennial-systems Join to learn innovative techniques to enhance biodiversity in organic systems. Organic producers of perennial crops are required to introduce biodiversity in lieu of a crop rotation. This webinar will cover examples of methods organic producers use to introduce biodiversity to their perennial operations, while balancing maximum benefits with minimal labor and resource concerns. Different cropping systems and climates will be highlighted. This webinar is presented in partnership with Oregon Tilth, as part of a series of webinars on organic systems. No publisher jryan Biological Diversity Organic Agriculture 2022-06-16T14:32:14Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/nrcs-transition-to-organic-plan-updates-understanding-the-new-cpa-138-and-dia-140 Join us as we discuss NRCS transition to organic plans CPA 138: Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition and DIA 140: Transition to Organic. This webinar will provide an overview of the new EQIP Conservation Planning Activity (CPA), Design and Implementation Activity (DIA), and Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity (CEMA) system and pairing options, and then focus on CPA 138: Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition and DIA 140: Transition to Organic. The process, requirements, and deliverables for each transition to organic plan will be discussed in detail, including potential opportunity for a transition to organic CEMA to be developed in the future. A Q&A session will be included. This webinar is geared towards technical service providers, NRCS staff, and anyone who is interested in learning more about CPA 138 and DIA 140. This webinar is presented in partnership with Oregon Tilth, as part of a series of webinars on organic systems. No publisher jryan Organic Agriculture 2022-05-03T20:53:01Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/regenerative-agriculture-and-organic-intersections-and-differences Join us as we discuss the similarities and differences between regenerative and organic agriculture. This webinar will cover the basic principles and practices of organic and regenerative agriculture, highlighting intersections and differences between the two. Also discussed will be motivations for producers to follow one or both production principles and resource challenges these producers may experience. This webinar is presented in partnership with Oregon Tilth, as part of a series of webinars on organic systems. No publisher jryan Organic Agriculture 2022-04-29T16:20:34Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/using-legumes-to-supply-crop-nitrogen-while-also-reaping-benefits-for-soil-health Join to learn how to reduce nitrogen need by incorporating legumes into your rotation. Using leguminous cover crops provides multiple below ground ecosystem services that support crop production, restore/maintain soil health and reduce undesirable environmental consequences. The first part of the presentation will focus on understanding soil ecological processes that enable leguminous cover crops to serve as a nitrogen source for subsequent cash crops. Followed by discussing how leguminous green manures alter nitrogen cycling compared to additions of mineral fertilizers. Then, digging deeper into the underlying soil ecology and look at how leguminous cover crops affect soil organic matter formation and improve soil health. Lastly, we will consider how plants acquire nitrogen from organic sources in soils. In the second half I will concentrate on management practices. To optimize legume-derived nitrogen supply, there are two main aspects of management to consider: 1) How can leguminous cover crops be managed to optimize symbiotic nitrogen fixation rates? and 2) Which management strategies are most effective for transitioning from mineral fertilizers to legume-derived nitrogen? I hope we can have some discussion about management challenges that farmers face when transitioning to legumes as nitrogen sources as well as practices that are working. No publisher cthomas Nutrient Management Soil Health 2022-03-08T22:47:14Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/microirrigation-for-small-vegetable-farms Join us as we discuss the basics of microirrigation terminology, layout, components, planning and design considerations with emphasis on small vegetable farms within the context of NRCS Conservation Practice Standard (CPS) Code 441 (Irrigation Systems, Microirrigation) and its criteria. Microirrigation is defined as frequent application of small quantities of water as drops or miniature streams and spray through emitters or applicators placed along a water delivery pipeline. Micro, or more specifically drip, irrigation is the most preferred method of irrigating in small farm settings. Small farms in rural and peri-urban area typically range from a fraction of an acre to a few acres in size that may also include low and high tunnels. In urban settings, it is used to irrigate a host of backyard small containers and raise beds, rooftop plots, and larger community gardens to name a few. Regardless of the size, microirrigation systems must be planned, designed, installed, and maintained properly or the system will perform poorly or even fail. The focus in this webinar is on small farms in rural settings with limited discussion on the unique challenges faced by irrigating in inner-city and urban environments. Access to capital, reliable water with acceptable quality, and initial design and installation are a few of the challenges facing adoption of microirrigation in small farms. Proper operation and maintenance are equally important. Observations suggest there is a lack of desire on the part of most third-party designers to engage small settings and a need for enhancing farmers’ technical knowledge of micro systems. This webinar is intended to enhance in-house awareness of key planning and design considerations for microirrigation in small farms with participants also exposed to design tools, templates, and other information resources, handouts, and factsheets. No publisher jryan Water Management Organic Agriculture 2022-04-18T10:48:07Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/research-and-innovation-in-organic-agtech Join this webinar to learn about innovative technologies that can be used in organic production systems. This webinar will explore new and developing technologies that can be used in organic systems to improve efficiency, yields, and conservation of natural resources. Robotics and imaging methods to detect disease, breeding well-adapted crop varieties, and laser weeding machinery will be highlighted. No publisher cthomas Technology Organic Agriculture 2022-02-02T23:47:45Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/wildland-fires Wildland Fires & Deficit Farm Soil Organic Matter (OM): An argument for OM Redistribution & Monetizing Slash No publisher doutlaw Fire Biochar 2021-04-19T20:54:13Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/soil-health-in-organic-high-tunnels The webinar "Soil Health in Organic Tunnels" is the final installment in a three-part series on organic management of high tunnels, featuring insights from experts across different growing regions. Speakers Dr. Cary Rivard, Dr. Krista Jacobsen, and Dr. Julie Grossman share their research and experiences to help growers optimize high tunnel practices. The webinar "Soil Health in Organic Tunnels" explores key strategies for maintaining and improving soil health in high tunnel organic production systems. Topics covered include soil fertility management, cover cropping, composting, and strategies to balance soil nutrients while preventing common issues such as salinity buildup. Experts discuss best practices for enhancing soil microbiology, optimizing irrigation for soil health, and addressing challenges specific to high tunnel environments. Additionally, the session provides insights into organic certification requirements related to soil management. This webinar is designed for organic growers, agricultural professionals, and researchers interested in improving soil health in controlled environments. Farmers working with high tunnels or considering their implementation will gain practical knowledge on maintaining productive soils while adhering to organic farming principles. The discussion is particularly valuable for those looking to maximize yield, sustainability, and long-term soil vitality in organic vegetable and fruit production. No publisher jryan Soil Health Organic Agriculture 2025-10-29T17:38:40Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/rotations-and-management-strategies-in-organic-high-tunnels Join this webinar to learn about opportunities to include cover crops in high tunnel rotations and the potential impacts. This second in a three-part series focused on organic management of high tunnels will discuss rotations and the use of cover crops. Speakers will describe crop rotations from their respective regions and impacts on weeds and disease management. Participants will learn about the value of including cover crops and the opportunities to include them in various rotations. No publisher jryan Cropping Systems Organic Agriculture 2025-10-10T16:50:26Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/reducing-greenhouse-gases-on-a-2-000-acre-regenerative-organic-grain-farm-in-ny Join this webinar to learn about how a working farm is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering carbon. The presentation will also address how a farm can earn income for its carbon offsets. Stone House Farm is a 2,000-acre regenerative organic grain farm in the Hudson Valley in New York. It is also home of Hudson Carbon, a non-profit that focuses on on-farm agricultural research and development of carbon measurement tools. Managing Director Matt Sheffer will present about the regenerative organic management system developed and practiced by Stone House Farm. Hudson Carbon’s long-term carbon cycle research will be highlighted. Learn about Hudson Carbon’s efforts to: expand their research, create better carbon market infrastructure, improve farmer access to carbon offset markets, and maximize revenue to support the practice of regenerative agriculture in the long-term. No publisher jryan Cropping Systems Climate Change 2020-12-03T16:01:47Z Webinar https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/using-the-nrcs-solid-liquid-separation-handbook Participate in this webinar to gain a better understanding of the NRCS Solid-Liquid Separation Handbook contents and how it can be used for selecting the appropriate waste separation technology along with design parameters. NRCS developed a new technical document entitled “Solid-Liquid Separation Alternatives for Manure Handling and Treatment.” It was created through efforts from Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University with funding provided by USDA-NRCS. This document brings together both the theory behind solid-liquid separation and the practical application of many different separation technologies. Several farm scale demonstration projects are also summarized in the report. Solid-liquid separation can serve to achieve many livestock operational objectives such as nutrient partitioning, improved pumping characteristics, solids removal from storage facilities and reduced organic loadings. The use of separation technologies is essential for many operations and have become an integral part of the efficient performance of these livestock facilities. Some of the purposes and uses of this document include assisting in solid-liquid separation technology selection, evaluating separation performance, and quantifying the impact of solid-liquid separation on manure management. The document also includes information on the uses and benefits of coagulants and flocculants and separation methods associated with sand laden manure. No publisher jryan Manure Management 2026-05-01T16:02:52Z Webinar