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For more information about this course or to enroll contact Curt Emanuel at cemanuel@purdue.edu
- Teacher: Curt Emanuel
- Teacher: AMANDA MOSIMAN
The Ohio State Occasional Quantity Cooks training helps extension volunteers prepare as they plan for, prepare and deliver food for a one-time event in their county. They take the pre-test before they begin the class and then take the post-test at the end. A certificate of completion is generated to give to their supervisor as verification that they have completed the training.
- Teacher: Nicole Arnold
- Teacher: Jonathan Gladden
- Teacher: Kate Shumaker
The Cattle Feedyard Safety Program, through the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Gallagher Insurance, Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Cattlemen, has compiled safety modules that can be used by cattle producers to conduct safety trainings with their employees. The modules are based on the topics identified through surveys, insurance companies, and other safety and health experts. The top 15 employee safety topics identified have been labeled the Feedyard 15.
This training is intended for anyone new to agriculture, about to begin employment in agriculture outside of their family business or wishing to improve their current skills and knowledge. People of all ages find this set of lessons relevant.
Price for this course is $10.- Teacher: Ellen Duysen
- Teacher: Deana Namuth-Covert
- Teacher: Aaron Yoder
You will be able to re-enroll in the CFA program at https://register.ext.vt.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1208465; however, there will be a minimal fee for enrollment ($10) and all testing modules will have to be completed again in the new system, regardless if they have been completed in the previous CFA program.
Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training (FACT) is a cooperative effort of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The training consists of 10 online, self-paced modules, which cover the knowledge areas in which one must be proficient in order to become a Certified Fertilizer Applicator (CFA) in Virginia. Individuals who successfully complete all 10 modules will receive proof of satisfactory completion of the training, which can be submitted to VDACS as part of the CFA online application.
For more information or to enroll contact: Mike Goatley, Turfgrass Extension Specialist / Professor Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech at goatley@vt.edu
- Instructor: Mike Goatley
- Instructor: Mark Sumner
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 6: Deer Wintering Areas
Speaker: Dan Hill, Deer Habitat Biologist-Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Managing forest lands with consideration for our wintering deer herd.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 4: Forest Market Update
Speaker: Eric Kingsley-INRS
An update of current forest product markets in the region.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 11: Forest Pest & Disease Update
Speaker: Michael Parisio-Maine Forest Service
An update on what forest pests and diseases are still a threat to the health and vigor of our forests, and ideas on how to manage for them.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 7: Latest Bird Survey Update
Speaker: Joseph Roy, Private Lands Wildlife Biologist-Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Discussion of some of the latest survey data and forest management recommendations around some of our threatened bird species.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 1: Mechanized Operators Course Presentation
A description of the course outline, progress to date, future plans moving forward.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 8: Moose/Winter Ticks
Speaker: Lee Kantar, State Moose biologist-Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
The status and management of our Moose herd as a result of winter tick infestations, and associated forest management guidelines/recommendations associated with enhancing Moose habitat.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 5: New Markets for Low-Grade Forest Products
Speaker: Shane O'Neill, Forest Industry Business Development Manager-UMaine
A discussion of some potential/new markets for low-grade forest products based on research and testing ongoing at the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 9: Shoreland Zoning Presentation
Speaker: Terri Coolong-Maine Forest Service
A review and discussion of current shoreland zone rules and guidelines.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 10: State GIS/Lidar Presentation
Speaker: Dan Hayes, Dave Sandilands-UMaine
A presentation about what data sets are available to our forestry professionals from the region's state facilities.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
- Teacher: Lisa Linfield
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 3: Workforce Issues Presentation
Speaker: Nathan Kay-Seven Islands Land Company
A discussion of some of the programs used by industry professionals to help solve the workforce issues for forest products companies today.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 2: Workforce Shortages, Issues/Solutions Presentation
Speaker: Robby Gross, Chief Forest Ranger-Maine Forest Service; Bill Patterson, Bureau Parks and Lands
A discussion of how the MFS and PBL have, and continue, to work through the challenges of hiring and retaining employees.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Ivan Fernandez-Distinguished Maine Professor, University of Maine, School of Forest Resources and Climate Change Institute
A discussion of how we are developing adaptation strategies for managing ecosystem response to climate change, particularly as it relates to forested ecosytems and the freshwater resources they encompass.
0.5 Category 1 CEU; $10.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Charlie Levesque-Innovative Natural Resource Solutions, LLC
A discussion of the basics of forest carbon and what it might mean in future years for the forest industry. Specifically: how do forests capture and store carbon, how does the forest carbon market work, how might forest carbon programs impact timber harvesting, how do landowners access these programs, what does all this mean for managing our forests.
1.5 Category 1 CEUs; $30.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Alison Kanoti-Maine Forest Service
An update on what forest pests and diseases are still a threat to the health and vigor of our forests, and ideas on how to manage for them.
0.5 Category 1 CEU from State of Maine
1.0 Category 1 CEU from SAF
$10.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Stephen Nicholas-Maine Forest Service
A walk-through of the new system, including how to access and what the requirements are.
0.5 Category 1 CEU; $10.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Amanda Lind-Technical Content Writer, Blue Marble Geographics
An explanation and demonstration how to use available software as a tool for foresters.
0.5 Category 1 CEU; $10.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Jeremy Miller-Regional Technical Manager, American Forest Management
A case study of actual use of the software in forestry on-the-ground applications.
0.5 Category 1 CEU; $10.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Claire Kiedrowski-Executive Director, Maine Library of Geographic Information
A discussion about what LiDAR data is available to foresters, wher, and how to find and access it.
0.5 Category 1 CEU; $10.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Joel Slate-Corporate Director of Fiber Supply ND Paper
Discussion of markets for low-grade forest products and resources to support them.
0.5 Category 1 CEU; $10.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Speaker: Mark Anderson-The Nature Conservancy
A discussion about the project and how it is being implemented in Maine with multiple partners and supporters.
1.0 Category 1 CEU; $20.00
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Listen to some of the items being presented and discussed on the floor of the state legislature.
0.5 Category 1 ceu; $10
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
Discuss how the changing climate, and associated weather events,
have changed the design and management of stream crossings.
0.5 Category 1 ceu; $10
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
This course also meets the requirements for production and financial management training for FSA loan recipients who have attended the in-person workshops. In order to qualify for a certificate, all sessions must be completed.
Contact Keri Hayes, MSU at 406-994-3511 or email: khayes@montana.edu if you are having technical difficulties or have questions.
By taking this course, students will learn: good ag practices that help prevent foodborne illness from fresh produce. If you are an urban gardener and produce food for family and friends, this is the course for you.
This course contains audio and video so you will need a computer that can play both.
For more information or to enroll please contact: Cindy Brison
- Teacher: Deborah Weitzenkamp
- Instructor: Cindy Brison, MS, RDN
Equine Genetics: An Important Diagnostic Tool is a self directed course designed for horse owners and enthusiasts. Participants will gain basic information on equine genetics and genetic diseases commonly found in horses from taking this course. For more information contact Nichol Schultz, University of Minnesota, at mccar556@umn.edu.
- Teacher: Kathy Anderson
- Teacher: Colleen Brady
- Teacher: Krishona Martinson
This lesson will discuss how genetics can affect several different functions in horses, from coat color to diseases. It will also define how a Punnet square works, show how to recognize different coat colors based on genotype, and identify common genetic diseases.
For more information contact Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, at kanderson1@unl.edu
The fee for this course is $10. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.
If you purchase at least $40 worth of courses from this category, you can receive a 20% discount by entering the voucher code of HorseQuest20.
- Teacher: Kathy Anderson
- Teacher: Colleen Brady
- Teacher: Betsy Greene