Turning manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment will be the focus of eight Nebraska Extension workshops being held across the state this February.

“The workshops will help livestock producers put to use the nutrient management planning requirements of Nebraska’s Department of Environmental Quality regulations and increase the economic value of manure,” said Leslie Johnson, UNL animal manure management coordinator.

Participants who attend the day-long event will receive NDEQ Land Application Training Certification. Livestock producers with livestock waste control facility permits received or renewed since April 1998 must be certified, and farms must complete an approved training every five years. Re-certification will be held during the first two hours of the day-long land application training. Farm personnel responsible for land application of manure are encouraged to attend for either the initial or re-certification portion of the training.

The morning portion of the workshops will consist of a two-hour program including updates on changing regulations and other manure management topics, such as using weather forecasting to decrease odor risk and transferring manure off a livestock operation. Any farm staff responsible for implementing the farm’s nutrient plan are encouraged to attend.

Pre-registration

Pre-registration is required for all workshops. The initial training workshop cost is $60 per operation (includes one representative) plus $15 for each additional participant from the same operation to cover local costs including lunch.

For those who want to recertify, the cost is $30 for each participant for that portion of the workshop.

Pre-register at least eight business days in advance of the workshop you’re planning to attend by using the online form at http://go.unl.edu/lat or by using the form in this program brochure.

More Information

For additional information on the workshops and other resources for managing manure nutrients, visit http://manure.unl.edu or contact Johnson at 402-584-3818 or ljohnson13@unl.edu.

The workshops are sponsored by the Nebraska Extension Animal Manure Management Team, which is dedicated to helping livestock and crop producers better utilize manure resources for agronomic and environmental benefits.