Webinar Series

Webinars designed to support producers through practice planning and implementation.

Webinar Series: Virginia Programs

The Virginia webinar series provides practical guidance and support to help producers implement their enrolled practices. Sessions cover topics including cover crop selection and establishment, pasture and hay planting, nutrient management planning, grazing tools, the Fieldprint® Calculator, sampling requirements, and more. Webinars are tailored to specific Virginia programs and practices, with opportunities to ask questions and get guidance from the Alliance team and subject matter experts throughout the implementation process.

Upcoming Events

Cover Crop and Fieldprint Calculator Subpilot

Getting Started: Choosing Your Cover Crop

Getting Started: Choosing Your Cover Crop

Program: Cover Crop and Fieldprint Calculator Subpilot
Speaker: Dr. Joey Haymaker, Virginia Tech
Date: September 14, 2026
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Intro to Fieldprint Calculator

Intro to Fieldprint Calculator

Program: Cover Crop and Fieldprint Calculator Subpilot
Speaker: Sydney Mucha, Field to Market
Date: December 7, 2026

Fieldprint and Cover Crop Sampling Q&A

Fieldprint and Cover Crop Sampling Q&A

Program: Cover Crop and Fieldprint Calculator Subpilot
Speaker: Sydney Mucha, Field to Market
Date: January 25, 2027

General Program and Pasture Renovation Subpilot

Getting Started: Pasture & Hay

Getting Started: Pasture & Hay

Program: Pasture Renovation Subpilot, General Program (Pasture and Hay Planting)
Speaker: Dr. Robin White, Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences
Date: September 21, 2026
Additional Resources
PPTX Slides
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Nutrient Management Plans

Nutrient Management Plans

Program: Pasture Renovation Subpilot, General Program (Nutrient Management)
Speaker: Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
Date: TBD, October 2026

Grazing Tool Setup

Grazing Tool Setup

Program: Pasture Renovation Subpilot, General Program (Grazing Management)
Speaker: Dr. Robin White, Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences
Date: November 9, 2026

This 90-minute webinar will guide producers through setting up and using the Grazing Tool for their enrolled grazing management practice. The first hour will provide a step-by-step walkthrough of the tool and its basic functions. The final 30 minutes will focus on more advanced features and technical support, with an opportunity for producers to ask questions and troubleshoot specific issues.

Spring Q&A

Spring Q&A

Program: Pasture Renovation Subpilot, General Program (All Practices)
Speaker: Dr. Robin White, Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences
Date: February 22, 2027

This webinar will serve as a spring check-in for producers participating in the Pasture Renovation Subpilot and General Program. The session will review Practice Worksheets, what to expect from the spring sampling process, upcoming program requirements and next steps, and other timely reminders. Producers will also have an opportunity to ask questions about their enrolled practices and program participation.

Webinar Series: Conservation Impact Report & Market Opportunities

The Alliance is proud to present the Conservation Impact Report & Market Opportunities webinar series.  Featuring guest speaker(s) from the agriculture industry, these webinars will explore the Alliance’s efforts to create more market opportunities for your climate-smart commodities and the Conservation Impact Report that each enrolled producer receives at the end of their contract.

NoFence

About NoFence

Guest Speaker: Meghan Filbert, NoFence

Our guest speaker Meghan Filbert, Community and Partnerships Manager, will share what NoFence has to offer producers, present a case study and producer scenarios, and more reasons why this investment can improve farm efficiency.

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AgriCapture

About AgriCapture

Guest Speaker: Jennifer Wells, AgriCapture

AgriCapture’s field-level data collection and in-house MRV capabilities have supported over 150,000 acres of U.S. farmers, ranchers, and landowners to certify and quantify the impact of their climate-friendly agricultural practices.

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AgSpire

About AgSpire

Guest Speakers: Dr. Kristina Porter, and Austin Knight, AgSpire

AgSpire works with companies to bring practical conservation and sustainability programs directly to farmers and ranchers. Their programs are designed to help producers strengthen their operations and stay profitable for the long haul. In this webinar, Dr. Kristina Porter, DVM, and Austin Knight, TSP, CCA, explain how the program works and how producers can benefit.

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Indigo Ag

About Indigo Ag

Topic: Monetizing Sustainability and Pathways to Carbon Markets
Guest Speakers: Kara Burch and Russell Booth, Indigo Ag

This webinar introduces opportunities for producers to participate in a proven, voluntarily funded, reputable carbon program that helps farmers expand revenue. Learn about how you can partner with Indigo Ag to monetize sustainability and increase profitability on your operation.

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Bounce Ag

About Bounce Ag

Guest Speaker: Heather Gieseke, Bounce Ag

About Heather Gieseke
Heather Gieseke has held key leadership roles across the agriculture and sustainability sectors, including Vice President of Carbon, North America at Indigo Ag and Head of North America Crop Marketing Strategy and Operations. She led the largest and fastest-growing carbon program in agriculture while advancing innovative strategies in grain trading, market development, and grower education. With deep technical expertise in supply chain analysis, data integrity, and low-carbon value chain transformation, Heather is recognized as a leading expert in carbon and grain trading. She will share insights about her work at Bounce Ag and the Ag Data Transparent project.

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