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Upland Land Treatment Evaluation2007 Date and LocationNovember 9, 2007 8:30am-4:30pm DescriptionThis day-long on-farm and classroom training is intended for technical service providers. USDA-NRCS instructors will walk a farm with students to explain how to evaluate the need for ephemeral, gully and sheet and rill erosion; and sediment control. 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 resource and protecting the water resource on 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. Detailed 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 for the November 9th session 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 are being applied for 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. |