Training Dates

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Program Information - We normally offer two in-person, full-day, initial certification trainings each year, usually in February or March.  Recertification trainings are normally offered around the State in various locations, with one set of recertification trainings planned from January through March and a second set of recertification trainings planned from May through August.  No recertification trainings are planned in the Fall, but a few may be offered during Integrator-planned meetings and during conferences for various Agricultural Organizations.  The winter training schedule is usually posted in mid-December; the summer training schedule is usually posted in early May.

Initial Certification Trainings
Date Location Species
February 6, 2024
8:00 am - 6:30 pm

SC Cotton Museum, 121 W Cedar Lane,  Bishopville
Limited to 40 persons for space requirements.  Attendees MUST pre-register, either through the link below or by phone.
(Contact Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101)
Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-initial-certification-training-poultry-2024-02-06-tickets-663184822657?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration closes by the close of business on January 30, 2024.

Poultry

February 20, 2024
8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Piedmont Technical College, 1922 Wilson Road, Newberry
Limited to 46 persons taking the poultry training and another 24 persons taking the swine training for space requirements.  (The two trainings are offered concurrently.)  Attendees MUST pre-register, either through the link below or by phone.
(Contact Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101)
Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-initial-certification-training-poultry-or-swine-2024-02-20-tickets-663547617787?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration closes by the close of business on February 13, 2024.
Poultry or Swine

 

Continuing Education Trainings

We are offering both in-person trainings and Zoom On-line trainings this winter.

In-Person Trainings -Our list of scheduled in-person trainings is provided below.  Please select the training you would like to attend and call the number provided to register for the class.  You must pre-register for the training to attend - our COVID precautions do not allow walk-ins on the day of the training at this time.  Each training lists the maximum number of growers that may attend due to social distancing and space limitations.

Zoom On-line Trainings - Registration for these trainings will be handled solely through Eventbrite. A link to registration for each individual training is provided below. A link to the Zoom meeting will be included in the bottom section of the Eventbrite receipt emailed to registrants. You must click on that link on the day of the training to attend.  Please note that you must register and also attend the Zoom training to receive credit. Refunds will be issued to anyone registering but not able to sign in to the event. No checks or other payment will be accepted after the meeting has occurred.

There is an option to purchase a second ticket if two spouses or a parent/child will be attending a training using the same computer.  A single grower cannot receive credit for more than 2 hours for a single training.  A maximum of 100 growers will be allowed in any training.  If you find that a particular training is sold out, please select another one.

If you have never used Zoom before you may like to read our Simple Zoom Installation Instructions for Computers, which contains helpful images.  You may also go to the Zoom download link at https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting before the meeting to download the Zoom program (this will only need to be done once).  Growers using a smart phone to view the meeting should go to the download link above to install the Zoom mobile app for their phones. 

Date Credits Location Species
January 18, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Aiken Extension Office
(1555 Richland Ave East, Aiken)
Topic: Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease).
Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.
Contact Ericka McClam, 803-649-6297 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

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January 23, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Laurens Extension Office
(219 W Laurens Street, Laurens)
Topic: Benefits of Using Animal Manure-Based Compost As an Ingredient for Container Media.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University
.
Contact Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

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January 25, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
2

SC Cotton Museum, Bishopville
(121 W Cedar Lane, Bishopville)
Topic: Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration. 
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension.
Contact Anjannette Washington, 843-661-4800 Ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.

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January 30, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Newberry Farm Bureau
(2216 Wilson Road, Newberry)
Topic: Energy from Poultry Manure: A Comparison of Anaerobic Digestion & Combustion.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Susan Long, 803-276-1091 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

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January 31, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
2

Dillon Extension Office
(200 South 5th Street, Dillon)
Topic: Issues & Opportunities Related to Energy Production on Swine Farms.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Amber Starnes, 843-680-2864
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

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February 8, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
2

Marion Extension Office
(206 Airport Court, Suite C, Mullins, SC)
Topic: Compost versus Litter: How to decide which is best based on plant needs and cost. 
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Anjannette Washington, 843-661-4800 Ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.

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February 12, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 
2

Chester Extension Market Building
(116 Columbia Street, Chester)
Topic: Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease).
Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.
Contact Tina Blackwell, 803-385-6181 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

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February 13, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
2

Darlington Extension Office
(206 Airport Court, Suite C, Mullins, SC)
Topic: Vector Control. 
Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension Service.
Contact Amber Starnes, 843-680-2864
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.

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February 22, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
2

South Union Baptist Fellowship Hall
(510 S Union Road, Westminster)
Topic: Compost versus Litter: How to decide which is best based on plant needs and cost.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Chris Talley, 864-916-6204
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.

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February 27, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Dorchester Extension Office
(201 Johnston Street, St. George)
Topic: Record Keeping and Spreader Calibration.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension.
Contact Paula Varn, 843-832-0135 ext. 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

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February 27, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 
2

Extension Homemakers Building, Camden
(632 W DeKalb St., Camden)
Topic: Compost versus Litter: How to decide which is best based on plant needs and cost.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Gila Holland, 803-432-9071 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

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February 29, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Zoom On-line Meeting
(Register and pay through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-zoom-recertification-training-2024-02-29-tickets-773265105747 . Registration closes at 6:00 pm on February 28, 2024.)
Topic: The Fate of Antibiotics in Manure / Spreader Calibration Methods.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service.

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March 5, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Anderson Extension Office
(1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson)
Topic: Benefits of Using Animal Manure-Based Compost As an Ingredient for Container Media.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact LaDonna Peoples, 864-226-1581 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 40 persons.

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March 6, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
2

Hollywood Ruritan Building, Saluda
(1459 Hollywood Road, Saluda)
Topic: Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service.
Contact Penny Clary, 864-445-8117 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 46 persons.

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March 7, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
2

Lexington Extension Office
(605 W Main Street, Lexington)
Topic: Energy from Poultry Manure: A Comparison of Anaerobic Digestion & Combustion.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Alivia Gunter, 803-359-8515 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.

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March 12, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 
2

USC-Lancaster, Room 121 Bradley Building
(476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster)
Topic: Compost versus Litter: How to decide which is best based on plant needs and cost.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Kesha Horton, 803-745-5000
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.

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March 19, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Orangeburg Extension Office
(1550 Henley Street, Suite 200, Orangeburg)
Topic: Benefits of Using Animal Manure-Based Compost As an Ingredient for Container Media.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Nicole Correa, 808-397-9026
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 35 persons.

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March 21, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Zoom On-line Meeting
(Register and pay through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-zoom-recertification-training-2024-03-21-tickets-773261705577 . Registration closes at 6:00 pm on March 28, 2024.)
Topic: Benefits of Using Animal Manure-Based Compost As an Ingredient for Container Media.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.

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March 26, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
2

Zoom On-line Meeting
(Register and pay through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-zoom-recertification-training-2024-03-26-tickets-773256941327 . Registration closes at 6:00 pm on August 2, 2023.)
Topic: Using Poultry Litter to Fertilize Loblolly & Longleaf Pine Plantations.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.

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April 2, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
2

Edisto Research and Education Center
(64 Research Road, Blackville)
Topic: Benefits of Using Animal Manure-Based Compost As an Ingredient for Container Media.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Jane McMaster, 803-259-7141 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.

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April 11, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
2

Zoom On-line Meeting
(Register and pay through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-zoom-recertification-training-2024-04-11-tickets-773153371547 . Registration closes at 10:00 am on April 3, 2023.)
Topic: Mortality and Composting.
Dr. Sean Eastman, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.

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