The Michigan Manure Management Summit is an annual educational event affiliated with the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program. The Summit is a collaborative effort by Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies, and the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program advisory committee.
Anyone who hauls manure is encouraged to attend. Summit participants who are certified at any level through the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program will receive continuing education credits for attending the Summit.
The Summit starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. on January 31 and will be held at AgroLiquid in St. Johns. Registration rates are as follows:
- Commercial manure applicator/farm
- $50 for one individual
- $25 for two or more people registering at a time
- Non-commercial manure applicator/farm
- $100 for one individual
- $75 for two or more people registering at a time
Members in good standing with the Michigan Pork Producers Association will have their Summit registration fee reimbursed.
The event is sponsored by Marloo Equipment, Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance, Artex Manufacturing, John Deere and Hutson, Inc., Michigan Valley Irrigation, and Blue Wing Consulting.
Summit agenda and registration information can be found here.
Questions about the Summit can be directed to Charles Gould (MSU Extension) at gouldm@msu.edu or 616-834-2812, or Tess Van Gorder (Michigan Farm Bureau) at tvangor@michfb.com or 517-323-6711.
Click below to hear the full interview with Charles Gould with Michigan State University Extension as he gives details on the 2024 Michigan Manure Management Summit in St. Johns, Michigan, on Jan. 31.
