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Confined Animal Manure Managers Program

Training Dates

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

  • February 11, 2027

    Time - 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

    Location -
    SC Cotton Museum,
    121 W Cedar Lane, Bishopville

    Description -
    Limited to 40 persons for space requirements. Attendees MUST pre-register, either through the link below or by phone.

    Species - Poultry

    Contact - Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101

    Registration  

    Registration closes by the close of business on February 4, 2027.

     

  • February 23, 2027

    Time - 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

    Location -
    Piedmont Technical College,
    1922 Wilson Road, Newberry

    Description -
    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.

    Species - Poultry or Swine

    Contact - Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101

    Registration

    Registration closes by the close of business on February 16, 2027.

     

Continuing Education Trainings

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

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 50 growers will be allowed in any training. If you find that a particular training is sold out, please select another one.

  • 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 Online 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.

    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.

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TopicDateCreditsLocationDescriptionRegisterSpecies
Calculating Nutrient Application Rate for Poultry LitterJune 2, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2Clarendon County Extension Office (21 W Rigby Street, Manning)Brian Beer, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Caroline Saathoff, 443-786-6364Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.All
Vectors and Vector Control.June 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Extension Homemakers Building, Camden (632 W DeKalb St., Camden)Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Gila Holland, 803-432-9071 ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.All
Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease). June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Dorchester Extension Office (201 Johnston Street, St. George)Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health. Contact Jonathan Croft, 843-560-1806 ext. 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.All
Animal Mortality and Composting.June 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Newberry Farm Bureau (2216 Wilson Road, Newberry)Dr. Sean Eastman, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health. Contact Rachel Horne, 803-276-1091 ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.All
Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration.June 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Chester Extension Market Building (116 Columbia Street, Chester)Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Shanna Baker, 803-385-6181 ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.All
1. The Fate of Antibiotics in Manure; 2. Spreader Calibration Methods.June 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Aiken Extension Office (1555 Richland Ave East, Aiken)Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Katie Silver, 803-761-7193Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.All
Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility.June 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2SC Cotton Museum, Bishopville (121 W Cedar Lane, Bishopville)Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Anjannette Washington, 843-661-4800 Ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.All
Calculating Nutrient Application Rate for Poultry Litter.June 30, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2Lexington Extension Office (605 W Main Street, Lexington)Brian Beer, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Alivia Gunter, 803-359-8515 ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.All
1. The Fate of Antibiotics in Manure; 2. Spreader Calibration Methods.June 30, 2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm2Orangeburg Extension Office (1550 Henley Street, Suite 200, Orangeburg)Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Amanda Rudd, 803-596-7711Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.All
1. The Fate of Antibiotics in Manure; 2. Spreader Calibration Methods.July 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2USC-Lancaster, Room 121 Bradley Building (476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster)Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Kesha Horton, 803-745-5000Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 50 persons.All
Vectors and Vector Control.July 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2Zoom On-line MeetingLee van Vlake, Clemson Extension Service. Registration closes at 12:00 pm on July 20, 2026.Register and PayAll
Poultry Litter Fertilization for Hybrid Bermudagrass.July 23, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2Saluda Extension Office (201 East Church Street, Saluda)Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension. Contact the Saluda Extension Office, 864-445-8117 ext 0 (leave a message - they are checked daily).Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.All
Poultry Litter Fertilization for Hybrid Bermudagrass.July 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Laurens Extension Office (NEW OFFICE - 61 Ag Center Drive, Laurens)Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.All
Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease).August 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2Zoom On-line MeetingDr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health. Registration closes at 12:00 pm on August 3, 2026.Register and PayAll
Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility. August 13, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2Anderson Extension Office (1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson)Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Contact LaDonna Peoples, 864-226-1581 ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 40 persons.All
Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration.January 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Oconee County Extension Office (301C West South Broad Street, Walhalla, SC)Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Chris Talley, 864-916-6204Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.All
Horse Manure Issues and Management.February 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Zoom On-line MeetingBryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Registration closes at 12:00 pm on February 26, 2026.Register and PayAll
Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration.March 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Edisto Research and Education Center (64 Research Road, Blackville)Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Lindsay Jameson, 803-259-7141 ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.All
Calculating Nutrient Application Rate for Poultry Litter.March 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2Marlboro County Extension Office (709 S Parsonage Street Ext, Bennettsville)Brian Beer, Clemson Extension Service. Contact Brenda Hunt, 843-479-6851 ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 10 persons.All
Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration.April 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Zoom On-line MeetingBryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service. Registration closes at 12:00 pm on April 7, 2026.Register and PayAll
Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks.April 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Edisto Research and Education Center (64 Research Road, Blackville)Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health. Contact Lindsay Jameson, 803-259-7141 ext 0Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.All

On-Demand Continuing Education Trainings

On-Demand  Trainings - The recertification trainings listed below are in the On-Demand style, meaning you may take them at any time.  Registration for these trainings is done through CU Online's Canvas CPE program.  When you register you will be asked to provide an email address and a password.  You will then receive an email confirming your registration with a link to the Canvas CPE site (and a second email with a receipt).  Go to that link and log in using the email and password you provided to access the course.  Your email and password will also allow you to see all of your registered trainings, and will allow you to log in to take the training at any time after registering.  Once you register for a training you will have 30 days to complete it.  You must complete the training - simply registering does not provide credit.

Each training is provided in sections for easier viewing and completion.  You will also be required to answer two to three simple quiz questions as you go through the training to indicate your comprehension of the material.  You are allowed four attempts on the quiz, but do note if you re-try the quiz you will be moved back to the beginning of the video.

If you have never used Canvas before you may like to read the brief tutorial Canvas Log-In for Catalog Students about accessing Canvas courses.

Continuing Education Training Dates
Topic Date Credits Location Description Register Species
On-Demand Recertification Training 1 On-Demand 2 Online Impact of Broiler Litter Management on Nutrient Content: A comparison based on bedding use and clean-out practices.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Register and Pay through Canvas All
On-Demand Recertification Training 2 On-Demand 2 Online Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service.
Register and Pay through Canvas All
On-Demand Recertification Training 3 On-Demand 2 Online Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease).
Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.
Register and Pay through Canvas All
On-Demand Recertification Training 4 On-Demand 2 Online How much ammonia is really lost after applying poultry litter and how does it impact PAN?
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Register and Pay through Canvas All
Confined Animal Manure Managers Program
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