Registration is now open for the North American Manure Expo that will be held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wayne, Neb., July 28 through 30.
Nebraska Extension’s Animal Manure Management team is hosting the event with Leslie Johnson, animal manure management Extension educator, leading the charge. Professors, educators, and others from across Nebraska have been heavily involved with the local planning of the event, including choosing the location and determining the education sessions and tours.
Participants can choose from five tour options on July 28, with the first one leaving the grounds at 7:30 am CT. Registration for tours is required, but you do not have to attend the tours to attend the trade show days.
Tour options include:
- Composting, Renewable Energy and Modern Cattle Care
- Research, Technology and Regenerative Farming
- Poultry Production and Manufacturing
- Innovation in Livestock and Manure Equipment
- Family Fun: Ag, Wildlife and Nebraska History
On July 29 and 30, participants can spend time with exhibitors at a trade show with manufacturers of manure management and handling equipment, see demonstrations of some of that equipment, learn more about manure safety, and attend educational sessions and panel discussions on various manure-related topics.
Sessions include (but are not limited to):
- Minding Your Manure Manners
- Sampling Techniques & Tips
- Comparison of Manure Regulations Across State Lines
- Manure Gas 101: Don’t Trust Your Nose
- Weed Seeds and Other Manure Contaminants
- Filling the Soil Health Gap with Manure
- Dynamic Manure Crediting with In-Season Nitrogen Management
Panel discussions are new to the North American Manure Expo, which has long held the mission of “Professionalism in Manure Management.” This year will feature audience-led discussions on two very important topics in the industry: Careers in Manure and Plastic Pathways.
The North American Manure Expo was originally developed and continues to be organized as a partnership between Extension organizations across the United States and Canada, and manure industry partners, including manufacturing and manure handling. It is overseen by a national board that continues to work for the industry and meet high standards of education for all people working in the manure industry.
Early bird pricing is available through June 30. Registration is now open at http://manureexpo.com.
