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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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TopicDateCreditsLocationRegisterSpecies
Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceMay 27, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Zoom On-line Meeting Registration closes at 12:00 pm on May 27, 2026.Register and PayAll
Calculating Nutrient Application Rate for Poultry Litter Brian Beer, Clemson Extension ServiceJune 2, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2Clarendon County Extension Office (21 W Rigby Street, Manning)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons. Contact Caroline Isgett, 443-786-6364All
Vectors and Vector Control. Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension ServiceJune 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Extension Homemakers Building, Camden (632 W DeKalb St., Camden)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons. Contact Gila Holland, 803-432-9071 ext 0All
Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease). Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry HealthJune 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Dorchester Extension Office (201 Johnston Street, St. George)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons. Contact Jonathan Croft, 843-560-1806All
Animal Mortality and Composting. Dr. Sean Eastman, Clemson Livestock Poultry HealthJune 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Newberry Farm Bureau (2216 Wilson Road, Newberry)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons. Contact Rachel Horne, 803-276-1091 ext 0All
1. The Fate of Antibiotics in Manure; 2. Spreader Calibration Methods. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceJune 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Zoom On-line Meeting Registration closes at 12:00 pm on June 18, 2026.Register and PayAll
Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceJune 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Chester Extension Market Building (116 Columbia Street, Chester)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons. Contact Shanna Baker, 803-385-6181 ext 0All
1. The Fate of Antibiotics in Manure; 2. Spreader Calibration Methods. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceJune 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Aiken Extension Office (1555 Richland Ave East, Aiken)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons. Contact Katie Silver, 803-761-7193All
Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceJune 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2SC Cotton Museum, Bishopville (121 W Cedar Lane, Bishopville)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons. Contact Anjannette Washington, 843-661-4800 Ext 0All
Calculating Nutrient Application Rate for Poultry Litter. Brian Beer, Clemson Extension ServiceJune 30, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2Lexington Extension Office (605 W Main Street, Lexington)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons. Contact Alivia Gunter, 803-359-8515 ext 0All
1. The Fate of Antibiotics in Manure; 2. Spreader Calibration Methods. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceJune 30, 2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm2Orangeburg Extension Office (1550 Henley Street, Suite 200, Orangeburg)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons. Contact Amanda Rudd, 803-596-7711All
1. The Fate of Antibiotics in Manure; 2. Spreader Calibration Methods. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceJuly 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2USC-Lancaster, Room 121 Bradley Building (476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 50 persons. Contact Kesha Horton, 803-745-5000All
Vectors and Vector Control. Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension ServiceJuly 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2Zoom On-line Meeting Registration closes at 12:00 pm on July 20, 2026.Register and PayAll
Foot and Mouth Disease and Secure Food Supply. Dr. Sean Eastman, Clemson Livestock Poultry HealthJuly 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Oconee Extension Office (301C West South Broad Street, Walhalla)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons. Contact Chris Talley, 864-916-6204All
Poultry Litter Fertilization for Hybrid Bermudagrass. Lee van Vlake, Clemson ExtensionJuly 23, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2Saluda Extension Office (201 East Church Street, Saluda)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons. Contact the Saluda Extension Office, 864-445-8117 ext 0 (leave a message - they are checked daily).All
Poultry Litter Fertilization for Hybrid Bermudagrass. Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension ServiceJuly 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm2Laurens Extension Office (NEW OFFICE - 61 Ag Center Drive, Laurens)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons. Contact Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101All
Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease). Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry HealthAugust 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2Zoom On-line Meeting Registration closes at 12:00 pm on August 3, 2026.Register and PayAll
Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceAugust 5, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2Marion Extension Office (206 Airport Court, Suite C, Mullins, SC)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 40 persons. Contact Caroline Isgett, 443-786-6364All
Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility. Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension ServiceAugust 13, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 noon2Anderson Extension Office (1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson)Pre-registration required. Maximum seating capacity is 40 persons. Contact LaDonna Peoples, 864-226-1581 ext 0All

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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