Ready, Set, Spread!
Initial training and Recertification training 2026
Workshops will be held in-person, however the online course is also available if these dates do not work for you.
Where will the workshops take place?
| Town | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | Bayer Education Center 76268 NE-47 Gothenburg, NE 69138 | Monday, February 9, 2026 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Ainsworth | Brown County Courthouse Meeting Room 148 W 4th St Ainsworth, NE 69210 | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Broken Bow | Custer County Fairgrounds 44100 Memorial Dr. Broken Bow, NE 68822 | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Bridgeport | Prairie Winds Community Center 428 N Main Street Bridgeport, NE 69336 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9 am to 4 pm MT |
| Norfolk | Madison County Extension Office 1305 South 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| West Point | Nielsen Community Center 200 Anna Stalp Ave. West Point, NE 68788 | Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Aurora | Hamilton County Fairgrounds 310 A St. Aurora, NE 68818 | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 9 am to 4 pm |
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
- Participants must attend all-day session to receive DWEE 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).
What Will it Cost
- $100 per operation (but all participants need to register)
- Lunch will be included.
- Fees paid by credit card will be due upon registration at http://go.unl.edu/lat2026pay. Check or cash payment will be accepted at the door.
- 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.
Marketing Materials
Statewide materials:
| Location specific materials: | Suggested Social Media Text: 👉 Learn more and register here: https://water.unl.edu/lat/ or Join us in [INSERT LOCATION HERE] for a UNL Land Application (Manure) Training Day focused on practical, research-based strategies for applying manure nutrients while protecting water and soil quality. This in-person workshop is designed for livestock producers, crop farmers, and ag professionals looking to improve nutrient management decisions in the field. 📍 Location: [INSERT LOCATION HERE] 👉 Learn more and register: https://water.unl.edu/lat/ or 📅 2026 UNL Land Application (Manure) Training Days — 9am - 4pm local time 👉 Learn more and register: https://water.unl.edu/lat/ |