Agricultural Nutrient Management Meetings
Farmer Training & Certification (FTC) | Nutrient Management Voucher
Farmer Training & Certification (FTC) | Nutrient Management Voucher
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 |
For Agronomic Crop and Animal Operations
Spring 2024: April 1st-May 3rd “Write Your Own Nutrient Management Plan”
Description: An opportunity for producers with cropland and pastures in Maryland who use commercial fertilizer and/or manure to learn how to write nutrient management plans (NMPs) for their operation that meet Maryland Department of Agriculture’s regulations.
Please Advise: The course requires a minimum time commitment of 15-20 hours over 5 weeks. Larger, more complicated farm operations and those with high phosphorus soil test levels may require additional training and a larger time commitment. Farmers should have soil and manure analyses prior to the second week of training.
Before registering, ensure you have the required materials and skills:
You will receive:
Cost and Registration Information:
Week | Date | Online Modules | Online Office Hours Offered |
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1 | 4/1/24 | 1 and 2 | Thursday, 4/4/24, 2-3 pm |
2 | 4/8/24 | 3 and 4 | Thursday, 4/11/24, 2-3 pm |
3 | 4/15/24 | 5 and 6 | Thursday, 4/18/24, 2-3 pm |
4 | 4/22/24 | 7 and 8 | Thursday, 4/25/24, 2-3 pm |
5 | 4/29/24 | Certification Exam NMP Submission |
Online Certification Exam: Tuesday 4/30/24, 6 pm-8 pm NMP Submitted to MDA: 5/3/24, 5pm |
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.