Glean & Grow Coffee Chat Recordings
Conversations where behavior, agriculture, and conservation converge
Dig into a series that’s all about growth—of ideas, partnerships, and community! This virtual coffee chat series is designed for agricultural, natural resources, and conservation professionals working to accelerate conservation practice adoption on farms. Each session brings together educators, researchers, farmers, and outreach professionals to share strategies, innovations, and success stories that drive conservation in agriculture. Join us for this dynamic series to glean learnings and grow networks across the conservation agriculture community.
December 2025: Dr. Chloe Wardropper, University of Illinois
“Catalyzing conservation adoption through peer-to-peer learning: Lessons from the Wisconsin Farm Demonstration Networks Program”
January 2026: Katie Sanders, Hub for Food System Communications and Engagement
“Exploring Drivers of Adoption and Behavior Change: Rethinking Communication Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture”
February 2026: Kelly Wilson, Center for Regnerative Agriculture
“Are You Being (Under)Served: Who Benefits from Access to Conservation Cost-Share Programs”
March 2026: Bret Shaw & Tom Holland, University of Wisconsin-Madison
“How Thumbnail Design Drives Engagement with Sustainable Ag Videos on YouTube”
April 2026: Lauren Hunt, University of Vermont
“Beyond the Checkbox: Navigating the Spectrum of Conservation Adoption”
May 2026: Elena Rubino
“How Can We Actually Help Family Forest Landowners Better Manage Their Forests?”
June 2026: Kent Messer
“How Best to Invest the Next Conservation Dollar: Results from an Experimental Test of Technical Assistance versus Financial Assistance”