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 or vegetable producers that apply nutrients to crops will need to attend Session I, Session II and Session III.
- 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.
You will NOT be able receive continuing education credits by attending these sessions.
| Session I | Location |
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June 30, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
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June 30, 2016 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
| Session II | Location |
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July 7, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
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July 7, 2016 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
| Session III | Location |
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July 14, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
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July 14, 2016 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
| Session IV: Commercial Nutrient Handler | Location |
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July 21, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
| Session IV: Nutrient Consultant | Location |
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July 21, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
| Commercial Nutrient Handler Exam | Location |
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August 4, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
| Nutrient Consultant Exam | Location |
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August 4, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Kent County Cooperative Extension Paradee Center
69 Transportation Road Dover, Delaware 19901 |
To register for the Delaware Nutrient Management Certification Sessions please contact the Kent County Cooperative Extension Office at (302)730-4000.