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Not all training takes place in a classroom. We’ve put together a searchable library of recorded modules, webinars, videos and other resources to help our staff and partners find professional development information on a variety of topics.

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Title	Format	Description	Training Source	TTCP Skill	TTCP Subject
Tech Talk: Farm Economics - Crops	Webinar	Josh Tjosaas and Jeremy Daberkow (AgCentric) break down various crop enterprises, input costs, break evens, and the 2026 planning on cost of…	TTCP	Ag & Agronomy
Tech Talk: Stream and Oxbow Restoration in Minnesota	Webinar	Restored streams and oxbows provide critical wildlife habitat, increase water storage capacity, and reduce sediment loading in our waterways -…	TTCP		Wetland
Virtual Panel of Experts: Native Seed Mix Design for Wet Sites	Webinar	This training introduces the core principles for designing and evaluating diverse native seed mixes for wet sites, including wetlands, shorelines…	TTCP	Vegetation – Species, Seeding and Seed Mixes	Basic Tech Skills (Matrix)
Tech Talk: Soil Fertility Management on Pasture	Webinar	Education Educators Troy Salzer and Tarah Young (UMN Extension) discuss the basics of pasture soil fertility including soil testing, plant…	TTCP	Managed Grazing Systems	Livestock
Tech Talk: Farm Economics - Overview	Webinar	This session provides and overview of whole farm economics with Keith Olander (AgCentric). Historical context, challenges on the farm, the…	TTCP	Ag & Agronomy	Basic Tech Skills (Matrix)
How to Plan a Successful Conservation Event: Tools, Templates, and Community Capacity	Webinar	This virtual workshop equips conservation professionals with practical tools, templates, and strategies to design impactful events - from field…		Presentations	Planning
Basic Cover Crop 2026	Webinar	This is a collection of webinar replays from the Basic Cover Crop training held March 30 and April 2, 2026.	TTCP	Conservation Planning, Soil Health and Management	Planning, Practice Design
Tech Talk: Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Estimators	Webinar	Matt Drewitz and David Miller (MPCA), along with Udai Singh and Cameron Gaspord (BWSR), discuss some new tools used to estimate changes in…	TTCP, Other		Calculators
Tech Talk: Soil Mechanics	Webinar	During this session Miranda Berge (NRCS) discusses the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), essential laboratory procedures for determining…	TTCP	Soil Mechanics	Soil
Tech Talk: Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) 10 Year Update Overview	Webinar	Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, originally published in 2014, was recently updated and republished. During this session Matt Drewitz and…	TTCP	Conservation Planning	Nutrient Management
Restoring Minnesota	Webinar	This is a series of training webinars developed by UMN Extension Natural Resources Programs focusing on ecological restoration. Sessions include…	Other	Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators, Wildlife Habitat Assessment & Management	Wildlife
Best Practices for Pollinators	Webinar	Best Practices for Pollinators Summit is an annual educational summit created by Pollinator Friendly Alliance which presents leaders in ecology,…	Other	Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators	Pollinators
Tech Talk: Basic Conservation Information for Livestock & Manure	Webinar	This session is about the characteristics of manure and its importance in conservation planning. The webinar will talk about the different…	TTCP	Conservation Planning
Tech Talk: Conservation Planner Certification	Webinar	What is a certified conservation planner and why is it important? Watch this session hosted by your Technical Training and Certification Program…		Conservation Planning
Tech Talk: Winter Camelina	Webinar	Winter camelina is a winter hardy brassica that can add diversity to a traditional corn and soybean rotation and has potential as a cash crop.…	TTCP		Crops
Tech Talk: Grazing Contingency Planning	Webinar	Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), and Jace Stallman, Rangeland Management Specialist (NRCS), discusses managing pastures…	TTCP	Managed Grazing Systems	Livestock
Tech Talk: Endangered Species Act Pesticide Labels: how and where do conservation professionals fit in?	Webinar	Neal Kittelson (MDA) presents on the EPA's updated pesticide labels that include new Endangered Species Act protections. Conservation…	TTCP	Conservation Planning
Tech Talk: CPS 528 Grazing Management Updates	Webinar	Jeff Duchene, State Grazing Lands Specialist (NRCS), reviews the 528 Grazing Management practice updates for 2026: Conservation…	TTCP	Managed Grazing Systems	Livestock
Bird Friendly Maple: A sweet approach to bird conservation	Webinar	The National Audubon Society's "Bird friendly Maple Program" takes a market-based approach to bird conservation by publicly recognizing maple…		Wildlife Habitat Assessment & Management	Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix)
Livestock 101: Livestock Production Fundamentals	Webinar	Livestock production fundamentals is a series of 8 webinars focused on providing livestock information to NRCS staff, partners, technical service…			Livestock
2025 Tech Talks	Webinar	Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety…	TTCP
CPS 393 Filter Strip Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Filter Strip (CPS 393).…		Practice Specific
CPS 512 Pasture and Hayland Planting Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Pasture and Hayland Planting (…		Practice Specific
Fall and Pollinators	Webinar	Minnesota's Environmental Quality Board hosted this webinar that highlights how fall is a vital season for pollinators, explaining their…		Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators	Basic Tech Skills (Matrix)
Tech Talk: Forest In Field Soil Health Assessment Tool	Webinar	The Forestland In Field Soil Health Assessment (FIFSHA) was developed to assist conservation planners with evaluating the health of private…		Soil Health and Management
CPS 666 Forest Stand Improvement Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Forest Stand Improvement (CPS…		Practice Specific
CPS 595 Pest Management Conservation System		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Pest Management Conservation…		Practice Specific
CPS 528 Grazing Management Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Managed Grazing (CPS 528).…		Practice Specific
CPS 380 Windbreak-Shelterbelt Establishment and Renovation Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and certify Windbreak/Shelterbelt…		Practice Specific
CPS 342 Critical Area Planting Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Critical Area Planting (CPS 342…		Practice Specific
CPS 340 Cover Crop Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Cover Crop (CPS 340). Additional…		Practice Specific
CPS 329 Residue and Tillage Management - No Till Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Residue and Tillage Management…		Practice Specific
CPS 327 Conservation Cover Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Conservation Cover (CPS 327).…		Practice Specific
CPS 657 Wetland Restoration Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Wetland Restorations (CPS 657…		Practice Specific
CPS 612 Tree/Shrub Establishment Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Tree and/or Shrub Establishment…		Practice Specific
Agricultural Working Lands and Wildlife: Grassland Bird Conservation in Northeastern Haylands and Pasturelands	Webinar	Hosted by the NRCS Biology Webinar Series, this presentation explores the intersection of agricultural land management and grassland bird…		Wildlife Habitat Assessment & Management	Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix)
Tech Talk: A Day in the Life of a Seed Vendor	Webinar	Wes Olmschenk (MNL) and Jessi Strinmoen (Shooting Star Native Seeds) discuss their roles and responsibilities as native seed vendors. They…		Vegetation – Species, Seeding and Seed Mixes	Basic Tech Skills (Matrix)
RIM Drinking Water	Video	RIM Drinking Water program overview from July 16, 2025. This recorded training highlights updates to the easement program…			Easements
What Does Research Really Say about Strategic Tillage in No-Till Systems	Webinar	This Soil Health Digital Cafe featured Dr. Humberto Blanco, Professor of Soil Management and Applied Soil Physics at the University of Nebraska,…		Practice Specific
Implementing Soil Health Testing – Conservation Evaluation Monitoring Activity 216	Webinar	Join the NRCS Soil Health Division to learn about NRCS Conservation Evaluation Monitoring Activity 216 – Soil Health Testing. This webinar will…		Soil Health and Management	Basic Tech Skills (Matrix)
Tech Talk: 4R Nutrient Stewardship Principles and the Value of Soil Sampling	Webinar	Interested in reinforcing your knowledge of nutrient management? This session includes a discussion on the 4R principles of nutrient stewardship…			Nutrient Management
Tech Talk: WIN-PST for Brush Management	Webinar	This session is a follow up to the in person Brush Management trainings held in May, 2025. Dusty Jasken, Area Resource Conservationist (NRCS),…		Practice Specific
Tech Talk: Brush Management (CPS 314) Practice Standard	Webinar	Join Jeff Duchene and Jared Holm for a webinar on Brush Management, Conservation Practice Standard 314, exploring how this conservation practice…		Practice Specific
CPS 590 Nutrient Management Training Series		This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Nutrient Management plans (CPS…		Practice Specific
Tech Talk: Fertilizer Recommendations	Webinar	What goes into creating a fertilizer recommendation? Dr. Daniel Kaiser discusses the approach the University of Minnesota takes in creating…			Nutrient Management
MN CREP Wetland Restoration and Application Workbook Training 04/2025	Webinar	April 2025 webinar training for CREP wetland restoration practices and application workbook			MN CREP
Wildlife Webinar Series	Webinar	This year’s series explores how forest management impacts wildlife habitats, economic decisions, and climate resilience. Forests play a critical…			Forestry
Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Tool	Webinar	The Nutrient Management Tool (NMT) includes a GIS based mapping component as well as the ability to keep land application records. George Schwint…		Practice Specific	Nutrient Management
Tech Talk: Grazing with Virtual Fence	Webinar	Dr. Miranda Meehan provides an overview on virtual fence and considerations when integrating it into a grazing system based on her team’s…		Practice Specific
Tech Talk: Nitrate in Groundwater	Webinar	Margaret Wagner (MDA) provides an update on the implementation of the Groundwater Protection Rule to minimize potential sources of nitrate…		Practice Specific	Nutrient Management