Training Opportunities
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We run statewide and regional courses related to nutrient management on a variety of topics. The schedules for each course are outlined below.
2014 Computer-Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Course - Registration Open
If a course is not currently available contact John Lory to be notified the next time the course becomes available. Also, please let me know of other courses that may be useful for nutrient management planners.
Annual Advanced Nutrient Management Planning Course -
Covers a different topic every year.
REGISTRATION FOR 2014 - CLOSED
Topics this year include implementing sensors to adjust nitrogen rates in corn, manure value: organic versus fertilizer nutrients, a farmers perspective on improving fescue pastures, pit foaming, regulatory updates and other topics. See our agenda for more information.
Course Agenda (2014 Course)
Course Dates: February 3 to 4, 2014.
Cost: Early registration: $200 (by Jan. 27, 2014); late registration: $230. Includes one lunch.
Registration: Email or call 573-884-6311. Pre-registration is required.
Location: Bradford Technology Transfer Center, on the MU Bradford Research and Extension Center east of Columbia, MO. Location Map
- Approved for 12.0 CEU's for MDNR CAFO Operators and 6.0 CEU's for MDNR Wastewater Operators.
- Approved for 6.0 Nutrient Management, 3.0 Soil and Water and 3.0 Crop Management CEU’s for Certified Crop Advisors.
Computer-Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Course
A one-day (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM) refresher course. Topics covered include:
- Using WebSNMP to draw fields and setbacks and make required maps;
- An overview of Purdue’s Manure Management Planner;
- Using our document generators to create fertilizer and manure plans;
- Introduction to MMPTracker for updating an existing plan for new information.
See the course agenda (2014 Course) for more information. Registration is limited to 10 persons per session.
Course cost: $75 (Includes lunch and refreshments)
We have applied for 6.0 continuing education credits (CEUs) for Certified Crop Advisors (5.0 hours Nutrient Management and 1.0 hours Soil and Water).
We have applied for 6.0 CAFO Operator and 6.0 Wastewater Treatment CEU’s.
Currently scheduled sessions:
| Location | Facility | Date | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Bradford Extension Center | April 8, 2014 | Full - Closed |
| Linneus | Forage Systems Research Center | April 15, 2014 | Full - Closed |
| Columbia | Bradford Extension Center | April 25, 2014 | Full - Closed |
| Mt. Vernon | Southwest Research Center | April 29, 2014 | Full - Closed |
| Mt. Vernon | Southwest Research Center | April 30, 2014 | 50% Full |
| Novelty | Greenley Experiment Station | May 6, 2014 | 90% Full |
| Portageville | Delta Research Center | May 8, 2014 | Full - Closed |
| Portageville | Delta Research Center | May 9, 2014 | 70% Full |
| Columbia | Bradford Extension Center | May 22, 2014 | Full - Closed |
| Linneus | Forage Systems Research Center | May 29, 2014 | Open |
*New Portageville course added.
We may add sessions if a location is full. Please contact us if you cannot find an open session near you.
To register, download the registration form and email the completed form to Hannah McClure, mcclureh@missouri.edu.
Contact John Lory for more information on course content.
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PE Short Course – Design and Construction of Livestock Manure Systems to Meet MDNR Regulations
No course scheduled in Winter/Spring 2014
This short course is designed to incorporate the new Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) regulations developed by Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) which became effective April 30, 2012. This short course builds on the technical foundation of course taught in the early and mid-1990s by Agricultural Engineering Extension at University of Missouri entitled “Design and Construction of Livestock Waste Disposal Systems to Meet DNR Regulations”.
NO COURSE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
Cost: $295
Cost includes use of computer during training and two lunches.
This course offers up to 21 PDH credits that can potentially be earned by registered professional engineers. Of the 21 PDH credits, 17 PDH credits are taught by registered professional engineers.
Location: Bradford Technology Transfer Center, on the MU Bradford Research and Extension Center east of Columbia, MO. Location Map
To Register: Complete the Registration Form and send it to Sandy Zaring by email.
Contact Joe Zulovich for more information on course content.If you are planning to attend, please preregister by Nov 5, 2012.
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The Basic Nutrient Management Planning Course
No course scheduled in Winter/Spring 2014
Two three-day sessions covering the basic concepts of nutrient management on a farm using manure as a fertilizer source. Course cost: $400 including three lunches.
- The classroom session covers a diverse range of topics in soil fertility, water quality, animal science, agricultural economics and agricultural engineering related to nutrient management (see past course agenda below).
- Course participants then attend one of two field and calculation sessions. The field and calculation sessions focus on how to make calculations and decisions needed to write a nutrient management plan and discussion of topics raised in the classroom course. The second session includes a visit to the MU Dairy.
This course is recommended by Missouri NRCS for TSP's writing CNMP's.
- We will apply for 29.0 Wastewater Operator CEU's and 35.5 CAFO Operator CEU's.
- For Certified Crop Advisors we will apply for 6.0 Soil and Water CEU's and 23.5 Nutrient Management CEU's.
Location: Bradford Technology Transfer Center, on the MU Bradford Research and Extension Center east of Columbia, MO. Location Map
Course Dates
NO CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
Course Information
- Classroom Course Agenda (2012 Course)
Contact John Lory for more information about this course.
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