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Conservation Professional Training Program
Your resource for conservation professional training
The Conservation Professional Training Program (CPTP) is a program of the UW–Madison Division of Extension providing conservation training courses to help you deliver smarter solutions to farmers and rural landowners. From introductory courses for new employees to advanced training for conservation advisors, we offer a diverse range of training to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed.
Upcoming In-Person Trainings
Basic Ag/Ag 101 Session 1
Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (8:45am – 4pm)
Location
Hancock Ag Research Station, Hancock WI
Description
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.
Part 2 (separate registration, Location and Date TBD in the Fall) will focus on understanding farm tillage equipment, soil erosion, and the components of a livestock operation.
Resources
The Division of Extension is a part of the State Inter-agency Training Committee, or SITCOM, which coordinates the efforts of various state agencies and organizations to provide conservation professionals the best training possible.
Looking for information on what CPTP conservation training courses and events you have taken in the past? You’ve come to the right place. Email our team and we will let you know. Easy as that.
Events Calendar
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Interested in learning more about our work and how we can help meet your goals? Get in touch with us!
Kevin Erb
Distinguished Conservation Professional Training Program Manager
(920) 391-4652
kevin.erb@wisc.edu
