Conservation Training
Basic Ag/Ag 101 Session 1
July 14, 2026
8:45 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Hancock, WI
Basic Ag 101 is designed for new agency staff working with landowners. The first part, taught by experienced conservation professionals, is scheduled for July 14, 2026 (Hancock Ag Research Station in Central Wisconsin) will focus on techniques and strategies for communicating with/working with traditional and non-traditional (Amish/Mennonite, Tribal) landowners and provide a foundation in determining and assessing resource concerns in cropland (traditional/specialty), pasture and forested areas. Lunch is provided.
This is a joint program of Wisconsin Land+Water and UW Madison-Extension's Conservation Professional Training Program Contact Kevin Erb at 920-391-4652 or Kevin.Erb@wisc.edu for more information on this program.