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NRCS provides TSP's access to The Agriculture Learning (AgLearn) Service educational services for Technical Service Providers. NRCS provides http://www.aglearn.usda.gov to TSP’s so that they may take online courses needed for certification or recertification. Required courses and available courses, along with upcoming training opportunities, and instructions for registering at AgLearn, are located below.
The Great Lakes Regional Conservation Professional Development and Training Program offers training programs for TSPs in many aspects of on-farm conservation including: Conservation Planning, Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning, RUSLE2, AgroForestry, Integrated Pest Management, TSP Orientation and more! Web-based training may be available for some courses. Take a look at their catalog at:

http://conservation-training.wisc.edu/
Conservation Transaction Plug In Tool Training
The Conservation plug in tools can help TSPs get access to their clients' information and develop conservation plans.

Please visit the following links for more information:

Webinar showing the tools, and how the TSP interacts with NRCS

Download the tools

Tutorials for getting started

Support information


AgLearn Training Registration Instructions
*Access to all registration steps is via the AgLearn website http://www.aglearn.usda.gov.

Note: If the TSP already has a Level 2 eAuth account please skip to Step 2.



Step 1: Establish a Level 2 eAuth account
All new AgLearn registrants will need to establish a Level 2 eAuth account. To accomplish this,

   -Go to the 'New User/Register' link on the left menu of the AgLearn Home Page.
   -On the next page, go to the left menu 'Step 1 - Create Account'.
   -Select the 'USDA Partner/Customer' link from the different types of listed New     Users.
   -Follow the steps to complete your eAuth registration request.

Once you receive your eAuth ID and Password you may proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Complete Aglearn Registration
Return to the AgLearn Home Page and now,

   -Go to the 'New User/Register' link on the left menu of the AgLearn Home Page.
   -On the next page, go to the left menu 'Step 2 - Complete Registration'.
   -Select the 'USDA Partner/Customer' link from the different types of listed New     Users.
   -Follow the steps to complete your eAuth registration request.

Step 3: Account Activation Period
Wait until the designated USDA State Training Officer activates your account. This may take up to 3 working days. They will contact you upon activating your AgLearn account.

Step 4: Request courses from AgLearn
When your account has been activated, you can request courses from AgLearn. To accomplish this,

   -Login to AgLearn with your eAuth ID and password.
   -Select ‘Catalog’ from the folder options across the top of the page.
   -Select the appropriate web-based training courses. The training courses
    selected will be added to your ‘Learning Plan.’ You will then be able to go
    into your ‘Learning Plan,’ select and complete the course.
   -You are allowed up to 7 web-based courses per year.

Following next steps for a quick access to training courses selected:

   -Login to AgLearn with your eAuth ID and password.
   -Select 'Catalog' from the folder options across the top of the page.
   -Select 'Simple Catalog Search'. In text box below 'keyword Search' you
    can search training selected by learning item, curriculum title or
    description by keyword.

For more information access step by step in the following presentation: Aglearn Step By Step for TSP Training Selection.


Required Training - All Categories
Required Training - Some Categories and Conservation Activity Plans
Other Beneficial Training
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Upcoming Training for USDA federal employees, contractors, partners and customers are located on the Upcoming Training page