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Training for Technical Service Providers. Please use the provided contact information below for registration and more information. |
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Iowa State University will offer the following two day training opportunity:
 Energy Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure:
Septemeber 28 - 29, 2009, Madison, WI
On Sept. 28 & 29, 2009, we will be holding a short course “Energy Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure” in Madison, WI in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo. Course information and registration is now available on the web athttp://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/anaerobiccourse/home.html
The number of manure anaerobic digesters in the United States is steadily increasing, and the majority (over 75%) of operational US manure digesters are on dairy farms. Increasing interest in producing renewable energy has lead to a renewed interest in the anaerobic digestion of manure. The development and implementation of a viable carbon credit market in the US, and an increase in the availability of grant funding to support the development of renewable energy production systems is continuing to increase the economic viability of manure digestion systems in the US. Increasingly, producers and other interested groups are requesting information and decision making advice on topics related to the anaerobic digestion of dairy manure.
This course is designed to provide the latest information and resources that consultants, decision makers, system reviewers, information providers or producers can use to understand and address issues related to anaerobic digestion of dairy manure. This short course has been designed to walk you through dairy manure energy production from fundamental principles to case histories. The course instructors have been selected from industry and academia based on their leadership and success in this area. The case history presentations will demonstrate full-scale anaerobic treatment technologies in agricultural settings, and will allow for questions regarding specific problems encountered and solutions developed. The course will be concluded with an afternoon session on digester economics and a description of available resources to support manure anaerobic digestion projects.
If you have questions concerning the training, please contact Lara at lmoody@iastate.edu (515-294-7355).
USDA NRCS Conservation Planning Training Part II [Modules 6-8 ( classroom and field training)] and CNMP Planning Training for Technical Service Providers (Grasonville, Maryland)
Conservation Planning Training Modules 6-8:
October 19-23, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Express, Grasonville, MD on Kent Island
Training Time, Location and Cost:
The Conservation Planning Training Modules 6-8 will be held October 19-23, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Express, Grasonville, MD on Kent Island. A block of rooms has been reserved with group rates of $75/night. The training consists of both classroom and in field sessions. Training will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday; 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday; and 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Transportation will be provided to the field site locations. We are finalizing transportation and meals (breakfast, lunch and breaks will be included) so we can establish the final cost, which is estimated to be less than $500.00 per individual.
Purpose:
Conservation Planning Part II (Modules 6-8) is required to become a Certified Conservation Planner with NRCS and enables you to provide conservation planning assistance to farmers through the USDA NRCS Technical Service Provider program. This is the second of a three-part Conservation Planning course required by the NRCS to become certified. The NRCS Conservation Planning Course is designed to prepare participants to apply the NRCS planning process; and to utilize supporting technology in order to assist clients in making decisions resulting in conservation plans that protect, conserve, and enhance the resources, and meet the client's needs. This Conservation Planning Course meets the national NRCS basic training requirement for Modules 6-8 and is applicable in all states.
Background:
To be certified to develop a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan and work on NRCS conservation plans, you must become a Certified Conservation Planner. In order to become certified, you must complete the three parts (Modules 1-9) of NRCS Conservation Planning Training.
Part I (Modules 1-5) provides the background and framework for conservation planning. It is an online course and is a prerequisite for Part II. You MUST complete Part I and provide confirmation in order to take Part II.
Part II (Modules 6-8) is the hands-on field application of the planning process. It includes classroom and field exercises.
Part III (Module 9) is the individual application of the conservation planning process utilizing the information learned in Parts 1 and 2. You must develop a conservation plan for review by the NRCS.
Commitment:
The training for Part II (Modules 6-8) consists of 1 full week of training. The first four days of the class will be Conservation Planning training (Modules 6-8) and the fifth day will focus on preparation of CNMPs. You MUST attend all days to meet the training requirements for Conservation Planning and CNMP Planning, and be issued a certificate of training. There will be NO make-up days.
Prerequisite:
As stated above, in order for you to participate in Part II (Modules 6-8) Conservation Planning Training, you MUST complete and verify completion of Part I (Modules 1-5). This course provides the background and framework for conservation planning and is needed in order to understand Part II.
If you are interested in taking Part II (Modules 6-8) Conservation Planning Training, you must do the following:
- Obtain verification of completing Part I (Modules 1-5). You should have received a certificate of completion after taking the on-line exam after the course.
- If you have not taken Part I (Modules 1-5), I have provided a link below that explains the course and procedure to register.
http://www.nedc.nrcs.usda.gov/catalog/consplan.html
Registration materials will be sent out as soon as they are finalized. If you are interested in this training please contact Tim Pilkowski (Maryland State Conservation Agronomist) - tim.pilkowski@md.usda.gov Priority for this training is being provided to those certified by MACCA in the five state region. Class size will be 25.
Conservation Plan Training:
Certified Conservation Planner Training for TSPs:
November 16 - 20, 2009, Denison, IA
Conservation Planning is the integral "first step" that all crop and non-cropland conservation decisions are built upon.
Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska have partnered with the Heartland Regional Water Quality Coordination Initiative, and the University of Wisconsin Extension Service, to develop Certified Conservation Planner Training for TSPs. Conservation Planning, Part II is a required course for anyone wishing to certify as a TSP in the new CAP CNMP Plan Approval category, or in the Certified Conservation Planner category.
The course will be held Nov. 16-20, 2009. Registration will be limited to 50 TSPs. TSPs in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska will receive a discount on registration cost.
Direct online registration is available (after 9/22) at http://www.heartlandwq.iastate.edu/events.htm.
For additional information on registration contact Joe Lally at 515-294-1496. For additional information on course registration contact Judy Martinson at 515-323-2229.
Course Information Brochure
Course Registration Form and Details
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