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Maryland Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Nutrient Management Classes

Upcoming classes & exams

Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam

  • Date: Aug. 7, 2026
  • Location: Annapolis, Keedysville, and Easton (see registration link for more details)
  • Overview: The Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination is for farmers and consultants who want to write nutrient management plans for others. The test consists of 100 multiple choice questions selected from twelve knowledge areas.
  • Who should attend: Farmers and consultants who want to write nutrient management plans for others.
  • Cost: $50 non-refundable certification fee. Government personnel are exempt with a Government Sales and Use Tax Exempt certificate.
  • Registration deadline: July 31, 2026
  • Registration link: Register online for the Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam.

Farmer Training & Certification to Write Nutrient Management Plans for Nurseries, Greenhouses, & Controlled Environments

  • Date:
    • Training: Oct. 1, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
    • Exam/Signoff Day: TBA
  • Location: 
    • Training: Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658
    • Exam/Signoff: TBA
  • Overview: Learn the nutrient management planning process, develop a plan for your operation, and complete the certification exam and plan review process. Certified operators may submit their own nutrient management plans and annual implementation reports to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This program includes a training day, independent plan development, and a later exam/signoff day. Nutrient management consultants may also attend to earn 6 continuing education credits.​  ​
  • Who should attend: Nursery, greenhouse, and controlled-environment growers seeking Farmer Training Certification (FTC) to write their own nutrient management plans.
  • Cost: $40 for certification candidates (includes lunch and MDA exam fee); $20 for consultants not taking the exam
  • Registration deadline: Sept. 25, 2026
  • Registration link: Register online for Nursery Operator Certification training

Additional resources

​University of Maryland Extension Agricultural Nutrient Management Meeting Calendar
Check out upcoming Farmer Training and Certification Classes, Consultant Training, Nutrient Management Voucher Training, and Certified Farmer Update Your Nutrient Management Plan Sessions. 

University of Maryland Extension Event Calendar​
Scroll through the calendar or search by topic for upcoming training events. To request course credit hours for your upcoming event, please email us at​ [email protected]

Learn and Earn CEUs Online​
The University of Maryland and other institutions provide excellent nutrient management webinars. Even if you cannot attend a session "live," you might be able to earn CEUs at a later date.