Search, sort, and filter upcoming in-person training opportunities using this tabular calendar. The course listings include both technical and non-technical topics. Links to registration and additional contact information can be found by clicking on a course title.
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| 2026 Sustainable Agronomy Conference | - | 11:00-1:00 | Ag & Agronomy |
The Sustainable Agronomy Conference is a free virtual event hosted by the American Society of Agronomy (ASA). This conference is designed to… |
Other | |
| Feed and Forage Management | 9:00-3:00 | Livestock & Managed Grazing |
This full day Feed and Forage Management training provides participants with practical knowledge and hands on experience to improve forage systems… |
TTCP | ||
| Forest Management and Wildlife Habitat Symposium 2026 | - | 9:00-3:30 | Forestry |
The Forest Management and Wildlife Habitat Symposium is a two-day, in person event held at the Cloquet Forestry Center that will feature… |
Other | |
| Timber Sale Preparation and Administration | 9:00-3:00 | Forestry |
This workshop is designed to equip foresters with strategies to communicate silvicultural objectives effectively to loggers and put together sales… |
Other | ||
| Forestry for Minnesota Birds Field Day | 9:30-3:30 | Forestry, Wildlife |
This field day is an in person, field based workshop for natural resource professionals to explore applied forest management strategies that… |
Other | ||
| Recognizing and Managing Oak Wilt | 9:00-3:00 | Pest Management |
Join UMN extension and forest health experts in Little Falls to learn more about oak wilt on its leading edge in Minnesota. As we work to slow the… |
Other | ||
| Irrigation RCPP Technical Workshop | - | Practice Design (Tools) |
This workshop is specifically for technical staff and planners from SWCDs and NRCS who are looking for advanced training on irrigation practices.… |
TTCP | ||
| On Site Biochar Demonstration | 9:00-11:30 | Vegetation |
The City of Brainerd and Great River Greening are partnering to host a Biochar Demonstration at Rotary Riverside Park:
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Other | ||
| On Site Biochar Demonstration | 10:00-1:30 | Vegetation |
Join Great River Greening in cooperation with the Stearns County Parks. Great River Greening will be on site demonstrating and discussing the use… |
Other | ||
| Engineering Bootcamp | - |
Participants will receive an overview of common engineering skills such as hydrology and construction inspection. You will learn the… |
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| Planning Conservation for Bobwhite Quail | Habitat |
This farm tour in Houston County will focus on understanding the habitat needs of Bobwhite Quail and how to plan landscapes that support their… |
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| Roots to Recognition: Plant ID for Conservation | Vegetation |
Join us for a classroom primer followed by a hands on field session focused on identifying native plant species in working conservation landscapes… |
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| Into the Field: Early Stage Plant and Weed ID | Vegetation |
Join Karin Jokela, Xerces Society and Reva Ruehling, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist, for a half day field based training focused on… |
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| Mid Season Plant ID | Vegetation |
We will be visiting the same site twice this summer to get a sense of how plants change over their growth cycle. Participants in this field based… |
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| Early Season Plant ID | Vegetation |
We will be visiting the same site twice this summer to get a sense of how plants change over their growth cycle. Participants in this field based… |
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| Livestock Water System Design | - | 9:00-3:00 | Practice Design (Tools) |
Participants will learn how to design livestock pipeline and watering systems using the Minnesota NRCS spreadsheet design tool. We'll discuss how… |
TTCP | |
| Grazing Facilitating Practices | - | 9:00-3:00 | Practice Installation and Certification |
This is a field training on Grazing Facilitating Practices: Fence, Heavy Use Area Protection, Trails and Walkways, Stream Crossing, Water Well,… |
TTCP | |
| On Farm Communications Training Series | - | 9:00-3:00 | Conservation Planning |
This hands on training series follows real farming practices throughout the growing season, giving you the knowledge and confidence to better… |
TTCP | |
| Field School for Ag Professionals | - | Ag & Agronomy |
The 2026 Field School for Ag Professionals will be held Wednesday and Thursday July 29 to 30 at the University of Minnesota Agricultural… |
Other | ||
| 2026 Native Plant Community Trainings | - | Vegetation |
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Technical Training and Certification Program (TTCP) work in partnership to provide a variety of… |
TTCP | ||
| 2026 Conservation Planning Course | - | Conservation Planning |
The conservation planning process focuses on assisting clients with developing conservation plans on their land to address resource concerns in… |
TTCP | ||
| 2026 Agroforestry Institute | - | 8:00-7:00 |
The 2026 Minnesota Agroforestry Institute is a two and a half day training that includes classroom workshops and on farm visits. It will provide… |
TTCP | ||
| Forest Pest First Detector Training | 9:00-3:00 | Pest Management |
Minnesota Forest Pest First Detectors are trained to quickly detect, diagnose and report critical invasive pests. This workshop welcomes new… |
Other | ||
| Soil Health and Sustainability for Field Staff | - | Soil |
This training is designed to provide field employees engaged in conservation planning and others with an overall understanding of soil health and… |
TTCP | ||
| Livestock 101 Webinar Training Series - Part II | - | 12:00-1:30 | Livestock & Managed Grazing |
The 2026 Livestock 101 Webinar Series is a series of 9 monthly interactive training sessions, each devoted to a particular livestock sector.… |
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| Recognizing and Managing Oak Wilt | 9:30-3:00 |
Join UMN extension and forest health experts at St. Croix State Park to learn more about oak wilt on its leading edge in Minnesota. As we work to… |
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| Field Silviculture Application to Wet and Ash Dominated Forests | 9:30-3:00 |
This field based workshop will address silvicultural strategies for wet forest systems, with a focus on ash-dominated forests, using the Minnesota… |
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| Ecological Silviculture Applications to Mesic Hardwood Forests | 9:00-3:30 |
This workshop will address silvicultural strategies for mesic hardwood systems using the Minnesota DNR's silvicultural guidance as well as on the… |
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| SFEC's 2026 Webinar Series | - | 9:00-10:00 |
We are pleased to announce our free 2026 webinar series. Each session includes an approximately 45 minute presentation and live questions and… |
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| Tech Talks | - | 1:00 |
Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety… |