Getting the most value from your manure resource!
Initial training and Recertification training 2024
Workshops will be held in-person this year.
Where will the workshops take place?
Town | Location | Date | Time |
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Columbus | Platte County Extension Office 2715 13th Street Columbus, NE 68601 |
Monday, February 12, 2024 | Initial Session: 9 am to 4 pm Recertification: 1 pm to 4 pm |
Geneva | Geneva Public Library 1043 G St Geneva, NE 68361 |
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | Initial Session: 9 am to 4 pm Recertification: 1 pm to 4 pm |
Scottsbluff | Panhandle Research and Extension Center 4502 Avenue I Scottsbluff, NE 69361 |
Monday, February 19, 2024 | Initial Session: 9 am to 4 pm MT Recertification: 1 pm to 4 pm MT |
Lexington | Dawson County Extension Office 1002 Plum Creek Parkway Lexington, NE 68850 |
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | Initial Session: 9 am to 4 pm Recertification: 1 pm to 4 pm |
Norfolk | Madison County Extension Office 1305 South 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 |
Thursday February 29, 2024 | Initial Session: 9 am to 4 pm (full) Recertification: 1 pm to 4 pm (full) |
West Point | Nielsen Community Center 200 Anna Stalp Ave. West Point, NE 68788 |
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | Initial Session: 9 am to 4 pm Recertification: 1 pm to 4 pm |
Ord | Valley County Fairgrounds 801 S St. Ord, NE 68862 |
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | Initial Session: 9 am to 4 pm Recertification: 1 pm to 4 pm |
Norfolk | Madison County Extension Office 1305 South 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 |
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | Initial Session: 9 am to 4 pm Recertification: 1 pm 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
- 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 - 3 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 all day training.
- Fees paid by credit card will be due upon registration, 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
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