If you apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of land or have 8 or more animal units (an animal unit is equal to 1000 lbs of live weight) you need to be certified through the Nutrient Management Program.
The following is a brief summary of your certification needs:
- Sessions should be taken in order. For example, you should attend Session I before attending Session II.
- Poultry growers that do not land-apply nutrients (manure or fertilizer) will need to attend Session I and Session II.
- Grain, forage or vegetable producers that apply nutrients to crops will need to attend Session I, Session II and Session III.
- Golf course personnel that apply nutrients only to their employer’s course need to attend Session I, Session II and Session III.
- Lawn care company personnel that apply nutrients to clients lawns need to attend Session I, Session II, Session III and Session IV: Commercial Nutrient Handler
- Livestock owners (cattle, horses and sheep) who do not land apply manure need to attend Session I and Session II
The University of Delaware will offer the following Nutrient Management certification sessions.
Session I | Location |
February 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
February 28, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
Session II | Location |
March 7, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
March 7, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
Session III | Location |
March 14, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
March 14, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
Session IV: Commercial Nutrient Handler | Location |
March 21, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
Session IV: Nutrient Consultant | Location |
March 21, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
Commercial Nutrient Handler Exam | Location |
February 2, 2018 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
March 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
Nutrient Consultant Exam | Location |
February 2, 2018 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
March 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
You will NOT be able receive continuing education credits by attending these sessions.
To register for the sessions contact the Kent County Cooperative Extension Office at 302-730-4000.
Additional dates for later in 2018 are listed at: http://extension.udel.edu/ag/nutrient-management/delaware-nutrient-management-certification-sessions/