Turfgrass Nutrient Management Classes
Upcoming classes & exams
Professional Fertilizer Applicator (PFA) Certification Exam
- Dates: December 3, 2026 (Annapolis)
- Overview: This exam is for individuals who, as part of their job, apply fertilizer to turf on nonagricultural land.
- More information and application: Download the application for the PFA Certification Exam - PDF - 226.95 KB
NEW: Weekly Recertification Webinars
- Our new weekly recertification webinars will be offered every Wednesday from September 23rd through October 14th.
- Each webinar is two hours long and divided into one-hour segments. You can attend either the full session or just the first hour, and you will earn continuing education units (CEUs) based on your attendance time.
- Each session is approved for up to 2 CEUs, with a total of 8 CEUs available throughout the month-long series.
- To accommodate varying schedules among PFAs, the sessions will alternate between morning and afternoon time slots:
- September 23: 9:00–11:00 AM
- September 30: 1:00–3:00 PM
- October 7: 1:00–3:00 PM
- October 14: 9:00–11:00 AM
- More information and registration link: Register for one or more sessions.
Recorded recertification webinars
Using Technology to Improve Effectiveness of Nutrient Applications, John Emerson, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension (Recorded)
- Date recorded: December 14, 2021
- Course number: 121421wwa
- Overview: Earns 1 continuing education credit for Renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
- Course materials:
Soil Health: A Guide to Understanding and Creating Healthy Soils, Andrew G. Ristvey, University of MD Extension (Recorded)
- Date recorded: December 14, 2021
- Course number: 121421wwb
- Overview: Earns 1 continuing education credit for Renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
- Course materials:
Nutrient Management Training (Recorded)
- Date recorded: May 10, 2021
- Course number: 051021UWW
- Overview: Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
- Course materials:
- Webinar: Nutrient Management Training
- Quiz: Nutrient Management Training
Soil Testing for Effective Nutrient Management
- Date recorded: January 8, 2015
- Course number: 2008
- Overview: Earns 2 continuing education credits for renewal of Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification
- Course materials:
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.