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Maryland Department of Agriculture

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Upcoming classes & exams

2026 Annual Nutrient Management Update

The Maryland Department of Agriculture will host its Annual Nutrient Management Update in early December to provide the latest program updates, research findings, and practical insights for certified nutrient management consultants and farm operators.

Participants may choose to attend one of two sessions:

  • ​December 2, 2026 (FILLED) – Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters, Annapolis, MD
  • December 3, 2026 (OPEN) – New Midway Volunteer Fire Company, New Midway, MD

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. 
The registration fee is $30, and payment must be received by November 20, 2026.

Attendees will earn 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward their Maryland Nutrient Management Certification.

To register, please print and mail the registration form - PDF - 270.19 KB with your payment to:

Maryland Department of Agriculture
Nutrient Management Program​
50 Harry S Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401.

Please note: MDA must receive your payment on or before November 19 to guarantee your spot. 

Maryland Nutrient Management Consultant Certification Exam

  • Dates: February 5, 2027 | 9 AM to 11 AM
  • Location: Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
  • The Exam- The Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination will be offered on February 05, 2027. The test consists of 100 multiple choice questions selected from twelve knowledgeable areas. These include: general nutrient management; basic soil science; agricultural and environmental management; sampling testing; and analysis for nutrient assessment; basic soil fertility; fertilizer management; manure management; biosolids management; incentives and regulations.
  • Who Should Take the Exam- Farmers who are interested in developing state approved nutrient management plans, individuals from the private sector or government agencies who provide recommendations on application of nutrients to agriculture land, professionals who provide technical assistance, or are engaged in development of waste management systems and utilization of organic wastes. Individuals who make nutrient recommendations for lawn-care companies, nurseries and public grounds are also encouraged to take the exam.
  • Certificate Fee: $50.00 (government personnel are exempt from the exam fee but must provide a copy of the Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate to [email protected].
  • ​Registration deadline: Friday, January 29, 2027 
  • Registration link: NM Consultant Exam Registration Link

​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.