NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
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Agricultural Nutrient Management Training Program
September 16, 2026
| Practical Experiences in Nutrient Management
This workshop, offered by the University of Maryland Extension Agricultural Nutrient Management Program, provides participants with hands-on farming and nutrient management related activities including:
- Yield and moisture estimates of grain crops
- Harvest machinery overview and demonstration
- Compost and cover crop application to fields.
Nutrient management consultants and certified farm operators who attend for the entire day will receive 5.5 continuing education credits.
Course Details: Date: September 16, 2026 | 9:30 AM -3:30 PM (Rain Date: September 24, 2026) Location: University of Maryland Central Maryland Research and Education Center, Upper Marlboro Facility, 2005 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro MD 20774 () Cost: $15 (includes lunch), payable through the registration link
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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 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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Statewide Certification Exams 2026
| 2026 Certification Exam Schedule and Application
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September 23-October 14
| NEW: Weekly Recertification Webinars
Please fill out this form to register for our new weekly recertification webinars held every Wednesday from September 23rd through October 14th.
Each session is approved for up to 2 CEUs, with a total of 8 CEUs available throughout the month-long series.
To accommodate varying schedules among PFAs, the sessions will alternate between morning and afternoon time slots:
September 23: 9:00–11:00 AM September 30: 1:00–3:00 PM October 7: 1:00–3:00 PM October 14: 9:00–11:00 AM
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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
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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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