Training

Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Agricultural Hazmat Course

August 25-27, 2026 / Morton, Illinois

Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Agricultural Hazmat Course

This three-day train-the-trainer course is an agricultural industry hazardous materials training course designed for hazmat employees who train or will train other hazmat employees working in the agricultural hazmat sector.

This Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Agricultural Hazmat Course will provide hazmat instructors with the tools they need to confidently train hazmat employees on the requirements in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subpart H in Part 172 with a special focus on hazardous materials used in the agricultural sector.

The course will include instruction, presentations, work projects, individual assignments, presentations and coursework, and a pre-test and post-test.

This training course was made possible by a Hazardous Materials Instructor Training grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (opens in a new tab).

Target Audience

Class III Associate Members
Qualified non-members who train hazmat employees

Class Size

Class size is limited to 24 students.

Total Course Hours

24 hours

Prerequisites

Have basic knowledge of Title 49 CFR Part 172
Have some knowledge of hazardous materials used in the agricultural sector
Have some knowledge of the hazardous materials table, shipping papers, marking, labeling and placarding
Currently teach hazmat employees or plan to in the future

Note: This course WILL NOT cover 49 CFR Part 172 in detail but will provide a high-level overview of the regulations. Prior to attending this training, you should already have a working knowledge of the hazardous materials table, shipping papers, marking, labeling and placarding.

Expenses

Included: All training materials will be provided. Students will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of both the in-class participation and final exam portions of the course.

Not included: Attendees are responsible for airfare, transportation, meals, hotel accommodations and any other travel expenses. Please bring an electronic device (computer or notepad) that can connect to the internet for the work projects during the week and the final exam at the end of the week.

What to Expect

All training materials will be provided, including hazardous materials and safety regulations, the CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, and preparatory and supplemental information.
Participants will be given a pre-test on the CVSA Learning portal the week prior to class.
Students will be given and must pass a post-test. The post-test will be an individual effort using only the books and class material provided during the training. A score of at least 70% on the post-test is required to pass the course and receive a certificate of completion. A participant who scores lower than 70% or chooses not to take the final exam will receive a certificate of attendance.

Training Location

GROWMARK Tank and Truck Center
240 W. Ashland St.
Morton, Illinois 61550

The training facility is being sponsored and supplied by Growmark.

Course Schedule
The course schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time Tuesday through Thursday, August 25-27. Travel prior to Thursday at 5 p.m. will interfere with the completion of the course. Please book your travel accordingly.

Parking
Free parking is available onsite.

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Events Code of Conduct

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Examples of unacceptable behavior are:

Unauthorized sharing of login credentials with another user, including unregistered users; any unregistered user found participating will be required to pay the full registration fee, including the late registration fee.
Recording, copying and/or sharing of any media, including screenshots.
Engaging in unsafe practices while participating in a virtual event, such as driving a car.
Harassment, disrespect, intimidation or discrimination in any form.
Verbal or written abuse of any participant, including, but not limited to, comments related to race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, etc.
Sharing inappropriate, nude and/or sexual images.
Threatening or stalking a participant.

To report an incident of unacceptable behavior, please contact CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney or CVSA Deputy Executive Director Adrienne Gildea. CVSA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the conference, meeting, event, training courses, etc., without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior. CVSA may also, at its discretion, prohibit attendance at any future meeting, virtually or in person.

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Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Agricultural Hazmat Course