Training Dates

SC Cotton Museum, 121 W Cedar Lane,  Bishopville
Limited to 40 persons for space requirements.  Attendees MUST pre-register, either through the link below or by phone.
(Contact Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101)
Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-initial-certification-training-poultry-2025-02-04-tickets-896268773027
Registration closes by the close of business on January 28, 2025.

February 18, 2025
8:00 am - 6:30 pm

We are offering both in-person trainings and Zoom On-line trainings this winter.

In-Person Trainings -Our list of scheduled in-person trainings is provided below.  Please select the training you would like to attend and call the number provided to register for the class.  You must pre-register for the training to attend - our COVID precautions do not allow walk-ins on the day of the training at this time.  Each training lists the maximum number of growers that may attend due to social distancing and space limitations.

Zoom On-line Trainings - Registration for these trainings will be handled solely through Eventbrite. A link to registration for each individual training is provided below. A link to the Zoom meeting will be included in the bottom section of the Eventbrite receipt emailed to registrants. You must click on that link on the day of the training to attend.  Please note that you must register and also attend the Zoom training to receive credit. Refunds will be issued to anyone registering but not able to sign in to the event. No checks or other payment will be accepted after the meeting has occurred.

There is an option to purchase a second ticket if two spouses or a parent/child will be attending a training using the same computer.  A single grower cannot receive credit for more than 2 hours for a single training.  A maximum of 50 growers will be allowed in any training.  If you find that a particular training is sold out, please select another one.

If you have never used Zoom before you may like to read our Simple Zoom Installation Instructions for Computers, which contains helpful images.  You may also go to the Zoom download link at https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting before the meeting to download the Zoom program (this will only need to be done once).  Growers using a smart phone to view the meeting should go to the download link above to install the Zoom mobile app for their phones. 

Anderson Extension Office
(1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson)
Topic: Horse Manure Issues and Management.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service.
Contact LaDonna Peoples, 864-226-1581 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 40 persons.

SC Cotton Museum, Bishopville
(121 W Cedar Lane, Bishopville)
Topic: Animal Mortality and Composting.  Dr. Sean Eastman, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.
Contact Anjannette Washington, 843-661-4800 Ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.

Aiken Extension Office
(1555 Richland Ave East, Aiken)
Topic: Plant Nutrient and Carbon Content of Equine Manure and Implications for Nutrient Management.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Katie Silver, 803-761-7193
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.

Clarendon Extension Office
(21 W Rigby Street, Manning)
Topic: Compost versus Litter: How to decide which is best based on plant needs and cost.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Caroline Saathoff, 443-786-6364
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.

Dorchester Extension Office
(201 Johnston Street, St. George)
Topic: Vectors and Vector Control.
Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension Service.
Contact Paula Varn, 843-832-0135 ext. 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

Orangeburg Extension Office
(1550 Henley Street, Suite 200, Orangeburg)
Topic: Tunnel Ventilation & Evaporative Cooling: Heat Stress Reduction, Performance, and Energy Use.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Amanda Rudd, 803-534-6280 ext. 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 35 persons.

The locations below have not yet scheduled classes for the Winter 2025 schedule. They will be updated as they are scheduled.

Hollywood Ruritan Building, Saluda
(1459 Hollywood Road, Saluda)
Topic: Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration Methods.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service.
Contact Penny Clary, 864-445-8117 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 46 persons.

Chester Extension Market Building
(116 Columbia Street, Chester)
Topic: Mortality and Composting.
Dr. Sean Eastman, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.
Contact Shanna Baker, 803-385-6181 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

Newberry Farm Bureau
(2216 Wilson Road, Newberry)
Topic: Benefits of Using Animal Manure-Based Compost As an Ingredient for Container Media.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Jay Crouch, 803-276-1091 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

Zoom On-line Meeting
(Register and pay through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-zoom-recertification-training-2024-06-20-tickets-902755765797 . Registration closes at 6:00 pm on March 28, 2024.)
Topic: Impact of Broiler Litter Management on Nutrient Content: A comparison based on bedding use and clean-out practices.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.

Florence Extension Office
(2685 South Irby Street, Suite K, Florence, SC)
Topic: Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease).
Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.
Contact Anjannette Washington, 843-661-4800 Ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.

Edisto Research and Education Center
(64 Research Road, Blackville)
Topic: Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service.
Contact Lindsay Jameson, 803-259-7141 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.

Chesterfield County Library
(119 Main Street, Chesterfield)
Topic: Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration Methods.  Amber Starnes, Clemson Extension.
Contact Amber Starnes, 843-680-2864
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

Lexington Extension Office
(605 W Main Street, Lexington)
Topic: Setbacks and Filter Strips: What is really needed to protect surface water?
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Alivia Gunter, 803-359-8515 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.

Marlboro Extension Office
(709 S Parsonage Street Extension, Bennettsville)
Topic: Vector Control.  Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension.
Contact Amber Starnes, 843-680-2864
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 10 persons.

Zoom On-line Meeting
(Register and pay through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-zoom-recertification-training-2024-07-16-tickets-902758443807 . Registration closes at 6:00 pm on August 2, 2023.)
Topic: Using Hog Lagoon Effluent to Fertilize Pine Plantations.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.

Laurens Extension Office
(219 W Laurens Street, Laurens)
Topic: Using Poultry Litter to Fertilize Loblolly & Longleaf Pine Plantations.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Bryan Smith, 864-705-1101
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

USC-Lancaster, Room 121 Bradley Building
(476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster)
Topic: Benefits of Using Animal Manure-Based Compost As an Ingredient for Container Media.
Dr. John Chastain, Clemson University.
Contact Kesha Horton, 803-745-5000
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.

Extension Homemakers Building, Camden
(632 W DeKalb St., Camden)
Topic: Record Keeping and Spreader Calibration.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension.
Contact Gila Holland, 803-432-9071 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 20 persons.

Oconee Extension Office
(301C West South Broad Street, Walhalla, SC)
Topic: Crop Utilization of Manure Nutrients and Soil Fertility.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service.
Contact Chris Talley, 864-916-6204
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 30 persons.

Zoom On-line Meeting
(Register and pay through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-zoom-recertification-training-2024-08-13-tickets-902762636347 . Registration closes at 10:00 am on August 12, 2024.)
Topic: Vector Control.  Lee van Vlake, Clemson Extension.

Zoom On-line Meeting
(Register and pay through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camm-zoom-recertification-training-2024-08-15-tickets-902765775737 . Registration closes at 10:00 am on April 3, 2023.)
Topic: Getting Producers Ready for Emergency Disease Outbreaks (Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Foot & Mouth Disease).
Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.

Edisto Research and Education Center
(64 Research Road, Blackville)
Topic: Horse Manure Issues and Management.
Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service.
Contact Lindsay Jameson, 803-259-7141 ext 0
Pre-registration required.  Maximum seating capacity is 25 persons.