NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
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Agricultural Nutrient Management Training Program
April 23, 2026
| 2026 Soil Conservation & Nutrient Management Seminar For Equine Operations
Join the Montgomery Soil Conservation District for a day all about Equine! This event features presentations from industry experts on nutrient & pasture management and industry changes. An update on best management practices for soil conservation and nutrient management will be provided, along with information on current topics affecting the equine community. This program awards 6 CEUs in all agricultural NM categories.
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Various Dates
| 2026 Update Your Nutrient Management Sessions
Have you updated your nutrient management plan for the upcoming cropping season? Do you have questions? Do you need help getting started? Do you need a software refresher?
The University of Maryland Extension (UME) Nutrient Management Specialists will be available to assist you with updating your nutrient management plan and the nutrient management planning software NuMan Pro 5.3. The sessions will be informal, and participants will work at their own pace. Participants must be familiar with a keyboard/computer and able to retrieve and save files. Bring a keyboarding assistant, if needed.
Dates & Locations (1:00–4:00 PM): Feb 17 (snow date Mar 2) – UME Baltimore County, Cockeysville, MD
Feb 23 (snow date Mar 9) – UME Frederick County, Frederick, MD
Feb 24 (snow date Mar 10) – UME Frederick County, Frederick, MD
Apr 7 (snow date Apr 14) – UME Washington County, Boonsboro, MD
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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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Ongoing through
April 9, 2026
| Nutrient Management Voucher Training Schedule
Farmers: Are you up to date on your nutrient voucher training? If you apply nutrients to 10 acres or more, you'll need to complete a 2-hour training course every three years to comply with Maryland's nutrient management requirements. University of Maryland Extension (UME) and MDA offer both in-person and online sessions to make it easy for you.
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Ongoing through March 10, 2026
| Winter Crop Production Meeting ScheduleFarmers: Get the latest research and data to make informed 2026 growing decisions. Crop meetings focusing on agronomy, urban farming, forage, fruit, and vegetable production are now underway. Attendance is free, and meetings will be held in person and virtually. Don't miss the opportunity to earn pesticide recertification and nutrient management credits at these meetings. For more details on the number of credits and agricultural NM categories approved for each event, contact [email protected]. |
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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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Ongoing
| NEW UM 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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Training and Education
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LIVE IN-PERSON EVENTS AND ZOOM WEBINARS:
2026 Green Industry Professional Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator
Re-certification Seminar (In-Person) Date: February 6, 2026 | 7:45 am - 3:00 pm Location: Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 NM Credits Awarded: 3 CEUs for PFAs Fee: $105 Website
Virtual PFA recertification training (2 CEUs) The Ins and Outs of EEFs Date: February 12, 2026
Location: Virtual
Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers can boost nutrient use efficiency and environmental performance. Learn how different EEF technologies work, when to use them, and how to integrate them into your turf nutrient management program. _________________________________________________________ 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
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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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