Getting the most value from your manure resource!

register now buttonInitial training and Recertification training 2024

Workshops will be held in-person this year.

Where will the workshops take place?

TownLocationDateTime
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?

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