Turfgrass Nutrient Management Classes and Exams
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Upcoming exams & classes
Professional Fertilizer Applicator (PFA) Certification Exam
- Dates: December 3, 2026 (Annapolis)
- Overview: This exam is for individuals who, as part of their job, apply fertilizer to turf on nonagricultural land.
- More information and application: Download the application for the PFA Certification Exam - PDF - 226.95 KB
Recorded recertification webinars
Using Technology to Improve Effectiveness of Nutrient Applications, John Emerson, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
December 14, 2021
Course number 121421wwa
Earns 1 continuing education credit for Renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
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Get quiz - PDF - 299.33 KB
Soil Health: A Guide to Understanding and Creating Healthy Soils, Andrew G. Ristvey, University of MD Extension (Recorded)
December 14, 2021
Course number 121421 wwb
Earns 1 continuing education credit for Renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
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Get quiz - PDF - 475.79 KB
A Good Balance is so Important for Nutrients (Recorded)
May 10, 2021
Course number: 051021UWW
Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
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Get quiz - PDF - 155.75 KB
Soil Testing for Effective Nutrient Management
January 8, 2015
Course number: 2008
Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
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Basic Soil Principles Through Basic Soil Fertility
Course # 3214
July 20, 2022
Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
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Lime Requirements
Course # 3039
February 15, 2021
Earns 1 continuing education credit for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
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Basic Soil Science Fundamentals of Nutrient Management
Course # 3041
June 16, 2020
Earns 1 continuing education credit for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
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The Soil Health Paradigm
Course # 1257
March 25, 2011
Earns 1 continuing education credit for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
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Additional resources
University of Maryland Extension Agricultural Nutrient Management Meeting Calendar
Check out upcoming Farmer Training and Certification Classes, Consultant Training, Nutrient Management Voucher Training, and Certified Farmer Update Your Nutrient Management Plan Sessions.
University of Maryland Extension Event Calendar
Scroll through the calendar or search by topic for upcoming training events. To request course credit hours for your upcoming event, please email us at [email protected]
Learn and Earn CEUs Online
The University of Maryland and other institutions provide excellent nutrient management webinars. Even if you cannot attend a session "live," you might be able to earn CEUs at a later date.