NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
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Agricultural Nutrient Management Training Program
June 24-25, 2026
| Fundamentals of Nutrient Management Training
Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters | Annapolis, MD
Overview
This training course provides participants with a basic overview of knowledge areas covered by the Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination. Topics include state nutrient management regulations, nutrient management principles, basic soil science, and soil fertility recommendations. Instructors are university and government experts.
Who Should Attend Anyone planning to take the Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination (next exam is August 7, scroll down for details), consultants and farmers interested in refreshing their nutrient management knowledge, and natural resource personnel. |
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August 7, 2026
| Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam The Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination will be offered on August 7, 2026 at locations in Annapolis, Keedysville, and Easton. This exam is for farmers and consultants who want to write nutrient management plans for others. There is a $50 non-refundable certification fee, however, government personnel are exempt with a Government Sales and Use Tax Exempt certificate. The test consists of 100 multiple choice questions selected from twelve knowledgeable areas. |
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October 1, 2026
| Farmer Training and Certification to Write Nutrient Management Plans for Nurseries, Greenhouses, and Controlled Environments
This training is for nursery, greenhouse, and controlled-environment growers seeking Farmer Training Certification (FTC) to write their own nutrient management plans. Participants will learn the nutrient management planning process, develop a plan for their operation, and complete the certification exam and plan review process. Certified operators may submit their own nutrient management plans and annual implementation reports to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This program includes a training day, independent plan development, and a later exam/signoff day. Nutrient management consultants may also attend to earn 6 continuing education credits.
Course Details: Date: October 1, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658 Cost: $40 for certification candidates (includes lunch and MDA exam fee); $20 for consultants not taking the exam Register here by September 25, 2026 Exam/Signoff Day: Date and location to be announced
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Ongoing
| 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.
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Ongoing
| 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]
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Webinars
(Available Anytime)
| 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.
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Turfgrass Nutrient Management Program |
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Statewide Certification Exams 2026
| 2026 Certification Exam Schedule and Application
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June 11, 2026
| Maryland Turfgrass Council Procrastinator's Conference | 8 AM - 2 PM 395 Greenmead Drive College Park, MD 20740
Earns 2.5 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
Cost: Yes
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June 16, 2026
| Eastern Shore Procrastinator's Virtual Conference | 8 AM - 4 PM VIRTUAL
Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
Cost: Yes |
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June 26, 2026
| Montgomery County Procrastinators' Conference | 8 AM - 3:30 PM Montgomery County Extension Office 18410 Muncaster Road Derwood, MD 20855 Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
Cost: Yes |
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Training and Education
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RECORDED RECERTIFICATION WEBINARS:
Continuing Education Training Webinar (Recorded)
December 14, 2021 Course # 121421wwa
Using Technology to Improve Effectiveness of Nutrient Applications, John Emerson, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Earns 1 continuing education credit for Renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification Continuing Education Training Webinar (Recorded)Soil Health: A Guide to Understanding and Creating Healthy Soils, Andrew G. Ristvey, University of MD Extension
December 14, 2021 Course # 121421wwb Earns 1 continuing education credit for Renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
Continuing Education Training Webinar (Recorded)
Nutrient Management Training
May 10, 2021
Course #051021UWW
Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
Go to Webinar
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Soil Testing for Effective Nutrient Management (Recorded) January 8, 2015
Course #2008 Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
Part 1: "Soil Testing for Effective Nutrient Management"
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