Farmer Training and Certification Series

Farmer Training and Certification Series
Winter 2022
“Write Your Own Nutrient Management Plan”

Learn how to write a nutrient management plan for your operation that meets Maryland Department of Agriculture regulations. These classes are suited for agronomic crop, hay/pasture, and/or animal farm operations using commercial fertilizer and/or manure. *Fields or pastures high in soil-test phosphorus may require additional training and a greater time commitment*

REQUIRED SKILLS & RESOURSES

  • Competency in high school math, familiarity with using a keyboard, and the ability to save and retrieve files is essential.
  • Bring up-to-date soil analyses, manure analyses (if applicable), and crop plans/history on a field-by-field basis. Detailed guidance will be emailed to registrants.

 SCHEDULE

 In-Person Sessions (choose the location most convenient to you) 9:30am-4:30pm each day:

  • Wye Research and Education Center (Queenstown, MD):
    • Day 1 (instructional day): Tuesday January 18, 2022
    • Day 2 (instructional day): Thursday January 20, 2022
    • Day 3 (exam/plan development): Tuesday February 1, 2022 (snow day 2/3)
  • Washington County University of Maryland Extension Office (Boonsboro, MD):
    • Day 1 (instructional day): Wednesday January 26, 2022
    • Day 2 (instructional day): Friday January 28, 2022
    • Day 3 (exam/plan development): Wednesday February 9, 2022 (snow day 2/11)

 REGISTRATION

  • Registrations must be received 14 days before the first class. For more information, please call 301-405-2465 or email Emileigh at erosso@umd.edu. Classes will be cancelled if there is insufficient enrollment.
  • Cost:
    • $30-includes binder of materials and lunch on days 1 & 2
    • If you want to take the exam to become certified: Additional $20 exam fee due by check to MDA- Exam application will be distributed to registrants
  • Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a first-come basis; therefore, register early at the following link according to location:
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