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 |
| Dec. 11, 2024 | UME-Carroll County Office 700 Agricultural Center Dr. Westminister, MD |
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, | For more information contact Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or bbutlers@umd.edu |
| Dec. 19, 2024 | Urban Farming Vegetable and Fruit Production IPM Workshop UME-Anne Arundel County Office 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054 |
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m |
REGISTER ONLINE |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | Cecil County's Winter Agronomy Day Calvert Grange 2357 Telegraph Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911 |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m | Pre-registration required. Call Doris Behnke at 410-996-8135 or email edbehnke@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.
University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
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Practical Experiences in Nutrient Management
October 2, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Central Maryland Research and Education Center, 4240 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Directions: Participants will meet in the new teaching and research building at 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042. After turning from Folly Quarter Road make the first left and continue around the building to park.)
Cost: $30 for the day, paid by September 27, 2024 via check to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, covers materials and a box lunch.
Description: Hands-on activities to enhance any certified farmer or certified nutrient management consultant’s skill set. This year’s session will focus on topics most relevant to diverse agricultural operations. Topics to be covered include: Dr. Amanda Grev: "Pasture and Hay Management,” UMD Ag Nutrient Management Program: “Corn yield checks,” MDA Q&A during lunch, and UMD Ag Nutrient Management Program: “Manure Spreader Calibration.” CEUs: 4 hours of credit toward consultants’ or operators’ continuing education
requirement will be earned from full participation in this event.
Who should attend: Certified nutrient management consultants/operators and any individual interested in learning hands-on aspects of nutrient management are encouraged to attend.
For more information: Email Kayla Griffith at kmgriffi@umd.edu
Register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhB5JENEREw3k7e-AypjnyFpI9WKaW5T_EELxuuYbLnXPCbQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 (Payment link, agenda, and directions will be sent to registrants)
Farmer Training & Certification (FTC)
Currently, there are no scheduled events for FTC. Please check back soon for the latest updates.
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.