Agricultural Nutrient Management Meetings
Farmer Training & Certification (FTC) | Nutrient Management Voucher
Farmer Training & Certification (FTC) | Nutrient Management Voucher
Description: An opportunity for producers with cropland and pastures who use commercial fertilizer and/or manure to learn how to write nutrient management plans (NMP) 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.
Before registering, ensure you have the required materials and skills:
Required Materials/Technology
Required Skills
You will receive:
Cost and Registration Information
Dates: September 25th thru October 23, 2023
Date | Module | Online Office Hours Offered |
---|---|---|
Week 1 9/25/2023 |
Online Modules 1 and 2 | Tuesday 9/26/23 2-3pm |
Week 2 10/2/2023 |
Online Modules 3 and 4 | Tuesday 10/3/23 2-3pm |
Week 3 10/9/2023 |
Online Modules 5 and 6 | Tuesday 10/10/23 2-3pm |
Week 4 10/16/2023 |
Online Modules 7 and 8 | Tuesday 10/17/23 2-3pm |
Week 5 10/23/2023 |
Certification Exam NMP Submission |
Online Certification Exam: Monday 10/23/23, 6pm-8pm NMP Submitted to MDA: October 31, 2023 |
Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company TBA |
Tues. Dec. 6, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | For more information or to register contact Mark Townsend at 301-600-3578 |
UME-Anne Arundel Co. 97 Dairy Lane Gambrills, MD 21054 |
Thurs., Dec. 14, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | For more information or to register contact Dave Myers at t 301-405-4350. |
UME-Anne Arundel Co. 97 Dairy Lane Gambrills, MD 21054 |
Tues. Mar. 12, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | For more information or to register contact Dave Myers at t 301-405-4350. |
UME-Anne Arundel Co Online |
Tues. Apr. 16, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | For more information or to register contact Dave Myers at t 301-405-4350. |
UME-Calvert Co. 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 |
TBA | ||
UME-Carroll Co. 700 Agriculture Center Westminster, MD 21157 |
Thurs., Mar. 4, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | For more information or to register contact Bryan Butler at t 410-386-2760. |
UME-Charles Co. 9501 Crain Hwy., Bel Alton, MD 20611 |
TBA | ||
UME-Dorchester Co. 501 Court Lane,Room 208,Cambridge, MD 21613-0299 |
TBA | ||
UME-Frederick Co. 330 Montevue Ln Frederick, MD 21702 |
TBA | For more information contact the Frederick Co office at (301) 600-3576 | |
UME-Harford Co. 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600, Street, MD 21154 |
Thurs. Feb. 22, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information or to register contact Andrew Kness at (410) 638-3255 |
Howard County Soil Conservation District 14735 Frederick Rd., Cooksville, MD 21723 |
TBA | ||
UME-Montgomery Co. 18410 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855 |
TBA | ||
Talbot County Ag & Education Center 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton, Maryland 21601 |
Tues. Mar. 5, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Register online or call (410)-822-1244. |
UME-Washington Co. 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
Thurs. Feb 22, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Contact: Jeff Semler Interested persons should contact (301) 791-1304 to register. |
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.