Across the United States and Canada, multiple manure training events and educational programs are scheduled soon to support manure handlers, agricultural professionals, crop producers, and livestock managers. These opportunities offer technical instruction, best practices, and compliance support for nutrient management and regulatory requirements. Below are some upcoming trainings.
Michigan Manure Management Summit
The Michigan Manure Management Summit is an annual educational event hosted by Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Farm Bureau. This summit delivers current information on manure science, environmental stewardship, and best practices for handling and applying manure. The program is specifically designed for anyone who hauls and applies manure. In addition to technical sessions, the Summit provides required continuing education credits (CECs) for individuals certified at any level through the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program.
March Manure Mondays (Ontario)
In Ontario, a March Manure Mondays webinar series is being planned for the five Mondays of March. These sessions will explore practical, science-based approaches to manure management, including nutrient management fundamentals, treatment strategies, greenhouse gas considerations, spreader calibration, and environmental stewardship. The series is accessible online, allowing broad participation from manure handlers, advisors, and producers regardless of location.
Land Application Training – Nebraska 2026
Nebraska Extension is conducting a series of Land Application Training workshops across the state in 2026. These full-day, hands-on sessions focus on practical decision-making for manure use, integrating agronomic value with environmental and regulatory considerations. Participants will learn how to evaluate fields, assess manure nutrient value, consider soil and water quality risks, and understand current regulations. Workshops are scheduled in multiple communities statewide.
Certified Livestock Manager Training – Ohio
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) will host a Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) Training in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This training supports individuals seeking CLM certification by providing instruction on regulatory standards, manure and nutrient management practices, and environmental stewardship as they relate to concentrated animal feeding operations and manure handling. CLM certification is required for certain livestock facilities, manure brokers, and applicators operating at specified scales under Ohio administrative rules.
Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference – Ohio
OSU Extension will host the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. The program includes a nutrient management portion designed for agricultural professionals seeking insights on soil health, water quality, conservation practices, precision agriculture, and related technologies. Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) and Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) continuing education credits are available for applicable sessions. The nutrient management program is scheduled the day prior to the main conference to accommodate focused training on manure, nutrient stewardship, and related topics.
Iowa Manure Applicator Certification Programs
In Iowa, Manure Applicator Certification (MAC) training is offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These programs provide required training for both commercial and confinement site manure applicators, covering key topics such as safety, regulations, nutrient value assessment, and economics of manure management. Specialized training is available for liquid, dry/solid, and confinement manure systems, and participants can also access online certification options via the Iowa DNR MAC platform. Registration is coordinated through local ISU Extension offices; pre-registration is required for in-person sessions and there is no fee for workshop attendance. Additional options include online training modules and scheduled video re-showings by appointment.