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Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) Training for Engineering and Agronomic Components

2008 Date and Location

April 1-2, 2008 starting at 9:30 a.m. on April 1st
St. Cloud, MN; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites located at Division St. and 37th Ave.

Description

This two-day training course provides an opportunity for both licensed engineers that work with manure and wastewater handling and storage systems and agricultural professionals that prepare nutrient management plans involving manure to obtain training required by NRCS in Minnesota to develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP). This state-specific course is considered equivalent to the National CNMP Training Courses and will provide individuals with an alternative training opportunity in Minnesota if unable to attend the National training. The first day includes classroom lectures and breakout sessions for both the agronomic and engineering components. The second day will involve visiting an actual feedlot site in the area to learn techniques in site evaluation and assessment from experienced site evaluators. More details (pdf file, 23 KB)

Who Should Attend?

Professional engineers and agricultural professionals who plan to work with livestock producers in the development of CNMPs in Minnesota.

Pre-requisites

For the engineered component where individuals plan to work on the design, conduct construction inspection and certification of engineered NRCS technical standard practices:

  • A Professional Engineer (PE) certification in the State of Minnesota is required or the individual is in the process of becoming a registered PE.

For the agronomic component where individuals plan to work on nutrient management planning to utilize animal waste as a nutrient source:

  • Be a practicing Technical Service Provider (TSP) or requesting TSP certification or have taken a 590 nutrient management planning training course or the University of Minnesota Extension courses: Manure Management I-Nitrogen; Manure Management II- Phosphorus; and Manure Management III- Developing a Plan or have equivalent knowledge.

Registration

Register for the early April session on-line at the University of Wisconsin Conservation Training web site.

There is a cost of $30 for the training workshop to cover meals. You will receive an invoice for the $30 payment when your registration is confirmed via email.

CEUs

CCA Continuing Education Credits are being applied for