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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Agricultural Nutrient Management Training Program​​​​


​CLASS DESCRIPTION
​Multiple Dates
Nutrient Management Voucher Training and Recertification​   
Farmers who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland are required to attend this free applicator training course once every 3 years. Classes will be added to the calendar so check back for updates. Don't see a training session in your county? Please contact your county Extension office​
​​December 5, 2024

Nutrient Management Update Training​
National Wildlife Visitor Center​​
Laurel, Maryland​
Check back soon for the registration link.
​​February 7, 2025
Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam
The Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination will be offered on February 07, 2025. 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. 
​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 ​ nmpceu.mda@maryland.gov​
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. 

​Turfgrass Nutrient Management Program ​​​​

NAME
CLASS DESCRIPTION​​
Statewide Certification Exams 2024
2024 Certification Exam Schedule and Application 

​Training and Education​
LIVE IN-PERSON AND ZOOM WEBINARS:
December 10, 2024
Maryland Turfgrass Conference, Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD | Earns 3 CEUs | Register Here​

December 13, 2024
University of Maryland Extension Recertification Training, Central MD Research & Education Center, Ellicott City, MD | Earns 2 CEUs | Registration Information 

December 19, 2024
Advanced IPM Conference, Westminster, MD | Earns 3 CEUs | Register Here
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RECORDED RECERTIFICATION WEBINARS:
Conti
nuing 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
Get Quiz​​​

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"
Go to Webinar and Get Quiz​
Part 2: "Plant Mineral Analysis"

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