Kansas livestock producers, emergency responders, and animal health professionals are invited to participate in a Shallow Burial with Carbon (SBC) Training and Demonstration on April 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Manhattan, Kansas.
Led by Gary Flory of G.A. Flory Consulting, the training will provide an in-depth overview of SBC carcass disposal, including the method’s benefits, limitations, and best practices for constructing and managing an SBC site. The morning classroom session will be followed by a hands-on outdoor demonstration in the afternoon.
The event will take place at the Kansas State Agronomy North Farm, 2200 Kimball Avenue, in Manhattan. A box lunch will be provided for registered participants.
Registration is required by March 25, 2026.
Participants can register online at: https://fs22.formsite.com/KansasDeptAg/alayuhg2zj/index
For additional information, contact:
Sara McReynolds
Assistant Animal Health Commissioner, Kansas Department of Agriculture
Sara.McReynolds@ks.gov
785-473-6774
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