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Maryland Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Nutrient Management Classes

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Upcoming classes & exams

Practical Experiences in Nutrient Management

  • Date: September 16, 2026 | 9:30 AM -3:30 PM (Rain Date: September 24, 2026)
  • Location: University of Maryland Central Maryland Research and Education Center, Upper Marlboro Facility | 2005 Largo Road | Upper Marlboro MD 20774
  • Overview: This workshop is offered by the University of Maryland Extension Agricultural Nutrient Management Program. It provides participants with hands-on farming and nutrient management related activities including: 
    • Yield and moisture estimates of grain crops
    • Harvest machinery overview and demonstration
    • Compost and cover crop application to fields. 
    • Nutrient management consultants and certified farm operators who attend for the entire day will receive 5.5 continuing education credits.
  • Who should attend: Farmers and consultants seeking  continuing education credits.
  • Cost: $15 (includes lunch)  payable through the registration link
  • Registration deadline: September 14, 2026 at noon.
  • Registration link: Register online for this training.
  • Contact: Kayla Griffith at [email protected] or 301-226-7403

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.