Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub

Upcoming Course

The next Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub virtual course begins Monday, June 15. The cost of the course is $50. 

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The Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub is a collaborative program from Nebraska Extension and USDA NRCS that connects farmers and agricultural professionals with practical, research-based strategies to strengthen soil health and farm resilience.

Offered virtually, this one-month program provides a comprehensive introduction to regenerative agriculture practices and their economic, environmental and management benefits. Participants will explore key topics impacting producers across Nebraska.

Program topics and speakers include: 

• Overview: Efficient Use of Resources with Regenerative Ag Practices — Joe Luck
• Soil and Water Conservation Strategies for Nebraska Farmers — Aaron Mittelstet
• Building Weather Resilient Farming Systems — Eric Hunt
• NRCS Programs and Incentives in Nebraska — Conor Ward, Carlos Villarreal
• Cover Crops and Cropping System Diversification — Jenny Brhel
• Crop - Livestock Integration in Regenerative Systems — Mary Drewnoski
• Crop - Cover Crop Economics — Cory Walters
• Soil Health Principles and Improvement Strategies — Katja Koehler-Cole
• Soil Carbon and How It Is Managed; Monitoring Changes in Soil Health — Caro Córdova
• Water Quality and Conservation Practices — Anni Poetzl
• Managing Nutrients for Farm Efficiency — Javed Iqbal
• Manure Management and Application Strategies — Amy Schmidt

The overall structure of the program exceeded expectations.  The online classroom format provided extensive course material experiences to facilitate learning.  Flexibility in completing the course, recorded presentations, active discussion boards, and live webinars made the learning experience rewarding.  ~A Nebraska Farmer

I would absolutely recommend this program. It offers a strong scientific foundation, practical tools, and a flexible learning environment. Whether someone is a producer, advisor, or technical professional, the course provides clear value and helps strengthen the broader regenerative agriculture community in Nebraska.  ~Nebraska Soil Scientist & Agronomic Advisor

Webinars

The Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub webinars are free and open to the public, with no program participation required. Join us to hear from Nebraska ag industry professionals and learn how their organizations are helping advance regenerative agriculture in Nebraska.

Schedule	Panelists
Module 1 Webinar: Nebraska Conservation Partners Panelists:  Jennifer Swanson — Director of Water Quality Initiatives with the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts Nick Arneson —Row Crop Ag Projects Lead for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska Corey Brubaker — State Conservation Agronomist, Nebraska NRCS Watch the recording
Module 2 Webinar: Nebraska Farmers Using Regenerative Practices Panelists:  Junior Pfanstiel, McLean, Nebraska Doug Garrison, Malcolm, Nebraska Angela Knuth, Mead, Nebraska Watch the recording
Module 3 Webinar: Farm Support Services Panelists:  Jared Jacobs — Carbon Program Manager Jenny Kramm — Partnership Director at Environmental Initiative, Midwest Row Crop Collaborative Keith Koch — Regenerative Agriculture Origination Manager, ADM Watch the recording

CEU Credits and Digital Badge

Continuing education unit (CEU) credits and a digital badge in regenerative agriculture are available upon completion of the program. Participants may complete one or two individual modules if they are only seeking CEU credits, or complete all three modules to earn the digital badge and a total of 6.5 CEUs.

The program includes three modules, each offering 2–2.5 CEUs. CEU allocations by module are outlined below:

• Module 1: Conservation Strategies for Resilient Nebraska Farms — 2 CEUs
  (1 soil CEU, 0.5 crop CEU, 0.5 precision ag CEU)
• Module 2: Regenerative Agriculture Practices and Their Benefits — 2 CEUs
  (1.5 nutrient CEUs, 0.5 soil CEU)
• Module 3: Ecosystem Services — 2.5 CEUs
  (1 nutrient CEU, 1.5 soil CEUs)

Participation in the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub is offered at no cost, thanks to support from Nebraska Extension and USDA NRCS.