The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is holding its Confined Animal Manure Manager (CAMM) recertification training from January to April.
These sessions are designed to help South Carolina’s confined livestock growers stay current on manure management strategies, emerging technologies and regulatory updates.
Recertification requirements
The CAMM program requires certified growers to complete 10 hours of recertification credit every five years. The current cycle began on July 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2030. Each training session provides two hours of credit and costs $30 per person.
Training options
Growers may choose between in-person classes held throughout the state or online sessions via Zoom.
In-person classes will be hosted at county Extension offices, research centers and other venues from January through April.
Seating is limited at each location, with capacities ranging from 10 to 50 participants. Pre-registration is required.
Four online trainings will be offered via Zoom between January and April. Dates and topics covered are:
- Jan. 21 – Emerging Diseases: African Swine Fever
- Feb. 26 – Horse Manure Issues and Management
- March 4 – Beef Grazing Systems and Water Quality Protection
- April 7 – Record Keeping and Manure Spreader Calibration
Biosecurity precautions
To reduce the risk of spreading animal diseases, everyone attending in-person classes is asked to:
- Shower before and after attending,
- Wear clothing and footwear not used at their facilities, and
- Drive non-farm-use vehicles or wash vehicles before arrival.
Registration and information
Training schedules, registration links for poultry training and poultry or swine training, as well as Zoom instructions, are available on the Clemson Extension Confined Animal Manure Managers Program webpage.
For questions, contact Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension area agent and CAMM program coordinator.
