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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Agricultural Nutrient Management Training Program​​​​

DATE
​CLASS DESCRIPTION
​Multiple Dates 
March 31 - May 2, 2025

2025 Farmer Training ​and Certification Workshop 
Provides an opportunity for producers with cropland and pastures in Maryland who meet the minimum requirements ($2,500 gross agricultural income or 8 animal units) to learn how to write their own nutrient management plans. Interested producers may attend one of four sessions. Upon completion of this course, producers will become certified to write their operation's plan and will also fulfill the nutrient applicator voucher training requirements.​
June 3 and 4, 2025
Fundamentals of Nutrient Management - A Pre-Certification Training Course​ 
This training course provides a basic overview of knowledge areas covered by the Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination scheduled for August 1, 2025. Topics include state nutrient management regulations, nutrient management principles, basic soil science, and soil fertility recommendations. Instructors are university and government experts. 
August 1, 2025
Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam​
This exam is for farmers and consultants who want to write nutrient management plans for others.  The exam will be offered at MDA headquarters, the Talbot Agricultural and Education Center and the Western Maryland Research and Education Center (WMREC). There is a $50 non-refundable  certification fee, however, government personnel are exempt with a Government Sales and Use Tax Exempt certificate. 
December 4, 2025​​
​SAVE THE DATE!
MDA's Annual Agricultural Nutrient Management Update Training 
Please check back soon for details and registration info.

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 2025​
2025 Certification Exam Schedule and Application 

​Training and Education​
LIVE IN-PERSON AND ZOOM WEBINARS:

Check back soon for new offerings! ​
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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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