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2012 CAWT Workshops

2012 CAWT Workshops

A CAWT License is valid for 3 years. To renew your license, you must attend recertification workshops in at least two of those three years or retest.  MDA has approved the following CAWT workshops, as they meet CAWT educational standards. The workshops are also open to the general public.

Workshop: MN Pork Congress – Manure Applicator Workshop
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
Date: January 18, 2012
Times: Registration – at the door
Program – 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Registration: Pork Congress Admission
Online Info: Pork Congress 2012 Seminars & Events
Cost: Tradeshow admission $15 ($10 before 1/3)
Organizer: Minnesota Pork Producers Association at 507-345-8814 or mnpork@mnpork.com

Workshop: CAWT Workshop – Current Issues in Manure Management 
Location: Melrose Credit Union, 320 Main St East, Melrose, MN 56352
Date: January 25, 2012
Times: Registration - 9:30 am
Program - 10:00 to 3:30 pm
Registration: Call one of the sponsors, preregistration recommended.
Online Info: None.  Lunch on your own.
Organizer: Douglas Co. Planning & Zoning, Andy Siira at 320-762-2932 or andy.siira@mail.co.douglas.mn.us;
Stearns Co. SWCD, 320-251-7800, ext. 3 -  Mark Lefebvre at mark.lefebvre@mn.nacdnet.net and Megan Molitor at megan.molitor@mn.nacdnet.net;
Todd Co. SWCD, Ed Uhlenkamp at 320-732-2644 or ed.uhlenkamp@co.todd.mn.us

Workshop: Current Issues in Manure Management
Location: Hutchinson MN, Victoria Inn
Date: February 16, 2012
Times: Registration – 8:00 am
Program - starts at 9:00am
Registration: Preregistration is required.  Please contact sponsor.
Online Info: Minnesota Custom Applicators Association
Cost: Non-members $50 at the door ($40 prior to workshop), includes continental breakfast and lunch.  MCAA Memberships cover workshop, membership meeting, continental breakfast plus one meal.  Additional meals $20.
Organizer: MCAA – Minnesota Custom Applicators Association
Richard Martens 320-679-5485 or 612-390-9530 or martensfarm@northlc.com

Workshop: Current Issues in Manure Management
Location: Rochester, Olmsted County Fairgrounds 4-H Building
Date: March 1, 2012
Times: Registration – 9:00 am
Program –   9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Registration: Pre-registration not required, contact any SE Minn. County Feedlot Officer
Online Info: Contact organizer
Cost: No cost, lunch provided.
Organizer: SE Minnesota Feedlot Officers
Dan Vermilyea at 507-444-7488 or Dan.Vermilyea@co.steele.mn.us

Workshop: Current Issues in Manure Management
Location: Owatonna, Steele County Fairgrounds 4 Seasons Building
Date: March 16, 2012
Times: Registration – 12:30 noon
Program – 1:00 to 5:00 pm
This program is in conjunction with the North American Farm and Power Show.
Registration: Pre-registration not required, contact any SE Minn. County Feedlot Officer
Online Info: Contact Organizer
Cost: No cost
Organizer: SE Minnesota Feedlot Officers
Dan Vermilyea at 507-444-7488 or Dan.Vermilyea@co.steele.mn.us

Workshop: Manure Management and CAWT Recertification Workshop Field Day
Location: Rock County
Date: August 8, 2012. The Field Day is being held in place of a winter meeting.
Times: Registration – TBA
Program - TBA 
Registration: Contact Organizer
Cost: No cost.
Organizer: Doug Bos, Rock County SWCD/Land Mgt, 507-283-8862 ext 3, or douglas.bos@mn.nacdnet.net