Position Announcement
Coordinator, Nutrient Management Advisor
University of Maryland Extension (UME) Agriculture and Food Systems (AgFS) Program seeks candidates for a 12-month Agricultural Nutrient Management Program (ANMP) Nutrient Management Advisor. ANMP Nutrient Management Advisors develop nutrient management plans for agricultural producers to balance nutrient inputs with crop requirements, thus optimizing production potential, improving farm profitability, reducing excess nutrient inputs into the Chesapeake Bay and enabling producers to comply with the State of Maryland’s Water Quality Improvement Act of 1998.
Locations:
University of Maryland Extension is seeking to fill four (4) Coordinator – Nutrient Management Advisor positions, with one position at each of the following county Extension office locations:
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Allegany County
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Charles County
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Washington County
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Wicomico/Worcester County
Best consideration date is February 28. Visit the position description for more details and to apply.
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Who Needs Nutrient Management?
You need a Nutrient Management Plan if you produce $2,500.00 in gross annual income from your agricultural operation annually OR have 8 animal units or more (animal units vary depending on species.) Call: Francis Warring, Nutrient Management Advisor (301) 934-5403 / DC Area (301) 753-8195.
Overview of the Agricultural Nutrient Management Program
UME's Agricultural Nutrient Management Program
Annual Implementation Report forms and instructions
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For more information, contact:
Hayden Schug
Principal Agent
Agriculture and Food Systems Educator
301-226-7502
hschug@umd.edu
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Coordinator, Nutrient Management Advisor
301-226-7500