Ready, Set, Spread!
Initial training and Recertification training 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | Fillmore County Extension Office 1340 G St Geneva, NE 68361 | Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Gothenburg | Bayer Education Center 76268 NE-47 Gothenburg, NE 69138 | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Norfolk | Madison County Extension Office 1305 South 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| West Point (English) | Nielsen Community Center 200 Anna Stalp Ave. West Point, NE 68788 | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Wisner (Spanish) | Rainforth Animal Health 415 River Rd Wisner, NE 68791 | Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Columbus | Platte County Extension Office 2715 13th Street Columbus, NE 68601 | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Chambers | Chambers Community Center 111 E Main St Chambers, NE 68725 | Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Scottsbluff (English) | Panhandle Research and Extension Center 4502 Avenue I Scottsbluff, NE 69361 | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Scottsbluff (Spanish) | Panhandle Research and Extension Center 4502 Avenue I Scottsbluff, NE 69361 | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Valentine | Mid-Plains Community College 715 E Highway 20 Valentine, NE 69201 | Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 10 am to 5 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 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).
What Will it Cost
- $75 per operation (but all participants need to register)
- Lunch will be included.
- 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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