Agricultural Nutrient Management Meetings
Farmer Training & Certification (FTC) | Consultant Training | Nutrient Management Voucher
Nutrient Management Voucher
| Dec. 3, 2024 | UME-Frederick County Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FCNMtrain-recert For more information contact Lisa Strong at 301.600.3576 or lstrong@umd.edu |
| Feb. 27, 2025 | UME-Washington County Office, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland 21713 |
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | For more information contact Jeff Semler |
Nutrient Management Training Program
| August. 2, 2024 | 2024 Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination This exam is administered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture Nutrient Management Program for farmers and consultants who wish to write nutrient management plans for others. There is a non-refundable certification fee of $50. The exam is available at three different locations: Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD; University of Maryland Research & Education Center (WMREC), 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD; or Talbot Agriculture & Education Center, 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton, MD. The deadline to register is Friday, July 26, 2024. Register |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
Consultant Training & Certification
How to Write a Nutrient Management Plan for Certified Consultants
September 27th and October 4th, 2024
Description: This course will introduce the Maryland nutrient management planning process from beginning to end. Participants will apply that information to a real plan, written in it’s entirety, on the (optional) second day utilizing NuMan Pro 5.3 software. Newly (less than one year since certification) certified nutrient management consultants will receive 6 continuing education credits.
Who should attend: All are welcome; however, priority is given to certified consultants who intend on writing Maryland nutrient management plans.
NuMan Pro 5.3 will be utilized during this course. Participants may bring their own laptops, however, NuMan Pro 5.3 is not compatable with Mac or Chromebooks. It is not required to purchase NuMan prior to the course, however, purchase instructions will be emailed a week prior for those interested in purchasing a copy.
DATES: September 27th & October 4th, 2024*
TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Univeristy of Maryland Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658
*Please note: October 4th is an optional, but recommended, plan writing day.
COST: $30 paid as a non-refundable check covers a USB drive with course materials and lunch on days 1 and 2, due to MDA by September 23rd, 2024. Payment and lunch signup information will be sent to registrants along with separate payment information for NuMan Pro Software, which has a $75 cost.
REGISTRATION: Register at http://go.umd.edu/HTWNMPFall24 by September 20, 2024. Seating is limited. Further directions including payment specifics, will be sent via email on September 13, 2024.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kayla Griffith, kmgriffi@umd.edu or (301) 226-7439. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Kayla Griffith on or before September 13, 2024.
Online version: Will be offered at a future TBD date if there is sufficient interest. Notify Kayla Griffith at kmgriffi@umd.edu if you are interested in signing up for an online course.
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Farmer Training & Certification (FTC)
Agricultural Nutrient Management Program
The University of Maryland Extension's Agricultural Nutrient Management Program, which is a component of the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, focuses on balancing nutrient applications with crop requirements to optimize crop production while reducing pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.