By: Eduardo Garay Lagos, On-farm research manager & outreach specialist
There are several upcoming opportunities for Minnesota commercial manure haulers, applicators and site managers, to attend the Commercial Animal Waste Technician (CAWT) recertification workshops. Five in-person workshops and an online course will be offered in 2026.
In-person workshops will take place in Sauk Centre (Jan. 28th), at Pork Congress in Mankato (Feb. 10th), in Hutchinson (Feb. 18th), in Slayton (Mar. 4th), and at FarmFest in Redwood County (August 6th).
In-person workshops will take place in Sauk Centre (Jan. 28th), at Pork Congress in Mankato (Feb. 10th), in Hutchinson (Feb. 18th), in Slayton (Mar. 4th), and at FarmFest in Redwood County (August 6th).
Online training will be available June 1st through October 31st, 2026.
All training must be completed by November 1st in order to get CAWT recertification for licensure through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Cost:
The registration fee is $20 for either in-person or online recertification training. For in person workshops, payment will be taken at the door by cash, credit card or check, payable to UMN Extension.Register: z.umn.edu/cawt2026
Contact information:
- If you have MDA licensing questions, please call MDA at 651-201-6548 or email pesticide.recertification@mda.mn.us
- If you have CAWT course questions, please contact Eduardo Garay Lagos at 515-357-2032 or garay043@umn.edu
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