Turfgrass Nutrient Management Classes

Upcoming classes & exams

Professional Fertilizer Applicator (PFA) Certification Exam

• ​Dates: August 19, 2026 (Salisbury), 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 PFA Certification Exam - PDF - 226.95 KB

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:
  • Webinar: Using Technology to Improve Effectiveness of Nutrient Applications
  • Quiz: Using Technology to Improve Effectiveness of Nutrient Applications - PDF - 366.16 KB

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:
  • Webinar: Soil Health
  • Quiz: Soil Health​

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: 
  • View Part 1: "Soil Testing for Effective Nutrient Management"
  • View Part 2: "Plant Mineral Analysis"

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.