Manure Management Planner
Overview
The Manure Management Planner (MMP) program equips agrologists with the knowledge required to create environmentally responsible plans for the application of manure as a fertilizer.
In the province of Manitoba, applying livestock manure to land is permitted exclusively for crop production as a fertilizer. Certain livestock operations are required to submit an annual Manure Management Plan (MMP) to Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks. Livestock producers have the option to prepare this plan themselves or collaborate with a qualified Manure Management Planner.
Manure Management Planners must have completed the Manure Management Planner program successfully and maintain active membership with Agrologists Manitoba (Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA)) or hold certification as a Certified Crop Advisor.
Assiniboine offers an accredited training program for Manure Management Planners, developed in collaboration with the Province of Manitoba and Agrologists Manitoba. The program includes an instructional manual, online video presentations, a manure management planning assignment, and a proctored, timed examination.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
There are no admission requirements for this program.
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test-exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
Next Steps
To register, please complete the registration form below and send it to [email protected].
Careers & Connections
Careers
Students who successfully complete this course qualify as Manure Management Planner and must apply to Agrologists of Manitoba to be added to the Manure Management Planner Registry. The registry is a list of individuals qualified to prepare third party Manure Management Plans in accordance with the Livestock Manure and Mortalities Regulation. Agrologists Manitoba administers the public registry under agreement with Manitoba Environment and Climate that require anyone preparing MMPs on behalf of an operator to be listed on a third party registry.
The MMP Registry is renewed annually.
Connections
Assiniboine has a number of agreements with other colleges, universities and professional organizations, making it possible to apply credit taken at Assiniboine to programs at other institutions. For information on agreements, visit the Articulation Agreements page.
Tools & Supplies
The Manure Management Planner programs includes a blend of learning resources, including an at-home study manual, online video presentations, graded assignment and examination. Course materials are accessible through Assiniboine’s online learning platform, Moodle. To make the most of this course, you will need a computer equipped with both audio and video capabilities.
Technology Requirements
All of our programs require the use of a computer with internet access. Some resources may be available on campus. For more details, visit our At-Home Computing page.
Courses & Costs
Costs
Total cost, including manual, seminar, assignment and exam, is approximately $850.
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