Illinois Extension
Registration

Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshops 2026

University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Department of Agriculture will kick off the 2026 Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshop schedule on February 3. Seven locations around the state will host training workshops that meet the Illinois Livestock Management Facilities Act training requirements for Illinois livestock managers.

Pre-registration is required to attend an in-person workshop. Class size is limited in some locations due to space constraints.

The 2026 workshop dates and locations include:
  • Feb. 3, Effingham
    U of I Extension-Effingham County, 1209 N. Wenthe Ave., Effingham
  • Feb. 4, Breese
    U of I Extension-Clinton County, 1163 North 4th St., Breese
  • Feb. 5, Pittsfield                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          U of I Extension-Pike County, 1301 E. Washington, Pittsfield
  • Feb. 6, Bloomington
    Illinois Soybean Association, 1108 Trinity Lane, Bloomington
  • Feb. 24, Freeport
    Stephenson County Farm Bureau Bldg., 210 W. Spring St., Freeport
  • Feb. 25, Sycamore
    U of I Extension-DeKalb County, 1350 W. Prairie Dr., Sycamore
  • Feb. 26, Monmouth
    U of I Extension-Warren County, Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Bldg., 1000 N Main St., Monmouth

Training Details
  • Doors open: 8:30 a.m.
  • Training Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Attendance: Must attend the entire workshop. 
    • Missing more that 10 minutes can result in disqualification for completing training.  
  • Fees: $40 (Extension training) + $30 (IDOA certification)
  • Exam: Administered by IDOA staff immediately after training
  • Manual: Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship Curriculum available at go.illinois.edu/manual

Who Needs Certification?
  • Facilities with 300+ animal units: Must have at least one owner or operator certified in environmentally responsible manure management.
  • 301–999 animal units: Attending a workshop OR completing online training meets the CLM training requirements 
  • 1,000+ animal units: Requires attending a workshop and passing the IDOA exam OR completing online training and passing the online test to meet the CLM training requirements.
  • Anyone: Can be certified by attending the workshop or completing online training. 

Exam Details:
  • 50 questions (paper or online)
  • Passing score: 70% (35 correct)
  • Spanish version available: ¡Ahora disponible en español!
  • Youth under 18 may attend, but cannot serve as the sole certified manager

Questions or accommodations?
Contact University of Illinois Extension at 815-235-4125 or email Stanley Solomon at jssolomo@illinois.edu.
For more details and information about the Certified Livestock Manager Training program, including the online option, visit go.illinois.edu/CLMT.

Login with Extension User Account
Create an account

Contact Information

Civil Rights Compliance - Participant Info

As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

Total Registration Cost $