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Initial training and Recertification training 2022
Workshops will be held in-person this year.
Where will the workshops take place?
Town | Location | Date | Time |
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Lexington | Dawson County Extension Office 1002 Plum Creek Parkway |
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 | 9:00-3:30 pm Central (initial) 1:00-3:30 pm Central (recertification) |
Bridgeport | Prairie Winds Community Center 428 N Main Street |
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 9:00-3:30 pm Mountain (initial) 1:00-3:30 pm Mountain (recertification) |
Columbus | Platte County Extension Office 2715 13th Street |
Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 3:00-9:00 pm Central (initial) 6:30-9:00 pm Central (recertification) |
North Platte | West Central Extension Center West Classroom (enter on south side of building) 402 W State Farm Rd |
Friday, February 11, 2022 | 9:00-3:30 pm Central (initial) 1:00-3:30 pm Central (recertification) |
Geneva | Fillmore County Fairgrounds 641 N 5th St |
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | 9:00-3:30 pm Central (initial) 1:00-3:30 pm Central (recertification) |
West Point | Nielsen Community Center 200 Anna Stalp Ave. |
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | 2:00-4:30 pm Central (recertification) 6:00-8:30 pm Central (recertification) |
Atkinson | Atkinson Public Library 210 W State St |
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | 9:00-3:30 pm Central (initial) 1:00-3:30 pm Central (recertification) |
Norfolk | Madison County Extension Office 1305 South 13th Street |
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 |
9:00-3:30 pm Central (initial) 1:00-3:30 pm Central (recertification) |
West Point | Nielsen Community Center 200 Anna Stalp Ave. |
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 9:00-3:30 pm Central (recertification)* This session will be in combination with Private Pesticide Training. You must attend both sessions to attend this session. Cost will be different due to difference in program. |
Concord | Haskell Agricultural Laboratory 57905 866 Rd |
Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 9:00-3:30 pm Central (initial) 1:00-3:30 pm Central (recertification) |
What will I learn?
Sessions will be held in-person and will include an update on regulations and discussion on how to best use manure on your operation.
Who Will Benefit from Attending?
- All who are interested in livestock manure management are welcome to take the training.
- Farm staff and advisors implementing farm's permit or nutrient plan are welcome and encouraged to attend. Consider making this workshop part of your staff's training.
- Crop farmers using manure, as well as farm staff and advisors implementing a livestock operation's permit or nutrient plan are welcome and encouraged to attend one or more sessions.
When You Must Attend
- Recently permitted operations that have not completed the initial Land Application Training must attend all-day session. Participants attending all sessions will receive NDEE Land Application Training certification.
- Additional educational training is required every 5 years for permitted operations. If you are unsure of your certification status, contact Leslie Johnson (402-584-3818) or Lindsey Roark (402-471-4233). Farm representative attendance for a 2.5 hour session (recertification) will fulfill NDEE Land Application recertification required every 5 years for permitted operations.
What Will it Cost
- $75 per operation (but all participants need to register)
- Lunch will be included for those attending initial training.
- Fees will be due upon registration. Registration is required regardless of attendance location.
How Can I Attend?
- Registration is available online.
- Contact Leslie Johnson (402-584-3818) before the workshop for assistance
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