This webinar discusses how prioritizing Spanish-language and culturally informed training, agricultural operations can improve clarity, strengthen worker confidence, enhance environmental stewardship, and foster a safer, more resilient workforce. This presentation was originally broadcast on January 23, 2026. Continue reading “Clear Communication, Safer Operations: Why Multilingual Manure Management and Farm Safety Training Matters”
North American Manure Trainings
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.
Planning underway for the next Waste to Worth Conference
While exact dates have not been nailed down, the next Waste to Worth Conference will be held in North Carolina in Late March or Early April of 2027.
Since the W2W conference in North Carolina in 2017, the area of animal manure management has seen significant innovations and development that warrant revisiting. Anaerobic digestion technologies have seen rapid growth with over 50 ADs on swine and dairy farms now in operation in the state. Additionally, late spring weather in North Carolina is pleasantly warm and will make for positive experiences for attendees during the tours and throughout the duration of the conference.
As plans continue to develop, watch for more information at wastetoworth.org.
Key NRCS Resources for Manure Professionals
The LPELC has collected key NRCS resources that support those in Animal Manure Management roles in one place for easy access. By doing so, we hope to help maintain access to valuable resources developed to assist farmers, conservationists, and technical professionals in managing manure nutrients responsibly and effectively.
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- Handbooks and Guides
- Storage Closure / Decommissioning Storages
- TSPN Conference
- AgLearn Course on FOTG
- Part 637 – Environmental Engineering
- Part 651 – Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook
- Subpart A – Laws, Regulations, Policy, and Water Quality Criteria
- Subpart D – Agricultural Waste Characteristics
- Subpart H – Siting Agricultural Waste Management System
- Chapter 03 – Agricultural Wastes and Water, Air, and Animal Resources
- Chapter 05 – Role of Soils in Manure Management
- Chapter 06 – Role of Plants in Manure Management
- Chapter 07 – Geologic and Groundwater Considerations
- Chapter 09 – Agricultural Waste Management Systems
- Chapter 10 – Agricultural Waste Management System Component Design
- Chapter 11 – Waste Utilization
- Chapter 12 – Waste Management Equipment
- Chapter 13 – Operation, Maintenance, and Safety
- Chapter 15 – Computer Software and Models
- Part 651 – Table of Contents
In the event that any of these pages are lost, check out the Wayback Machine to see if you can find them. Users should note that a direct URL is generally needed to search for and retrieve archived content.
Note: If you have a suggested resource for this page, reach out to LPELCstaff@unl.edu to get that resource added.
Careers in Manure
Manure isn’t just a byproduct – It’s a powerful tool in sustainable agriculture, energy production, and environmental stewardship. Careers in manure management are critical for food systems, soil health, water quality, and climate solutions.
Current Openings We’re Aware Of:
Nutrient Management Specialist at the Idaho Dairymen’s Association
Graduate Research Assistantship (related to weed seed in manure) in Manure Management and Water Quality at University of Minnesota