Nutrient Management Certification
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
SESSIONS FOR AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE
If you have any questions or want to sign up for upcoming sessions, please contact Hilary Gibson at 302-735-8137 or nutrient-management@udel.edu
If you apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of land or have 8 or more animal units (an animal unit is equal to 1,000 pounds of live weight) you need to be certified through the Nutrient Management Program.
The following is a brief summary of your certification needs:
- Poultry growers that do not land-apply nutrients (manure or fertilizer) need to attend "Introduction to Nutrient Management" and "Animal Production and Manure Management."
- Grain, forage or vegetable producers that apply nutrients to crops need to attend "Introduction to Nutrient Management" and "Animal Production and Manure Management," and "Soils and Fertility Management."
- Livestock owners (cattle, horses and sheep) who do not land apply manure need to attend "Introduction to Nutrient Management" and "Animal Production and Manure Management."
- Turfgrass or landscape managers who apply nutrients to land that they own or manage privately (e.g., golf courses, parks, cemeteries, athletic field complexes, schools, etc.) need to attend "Introduction to Nutrient Management", "Soils and Fertility Management", and "Turf Selection and Ornamental Horticulture".
- Turfgrass or landscape managers who apply nutrients as part of a commercial business enterprise (e.g., lawn care company) need to attend "Introduction to Nutrient Management", "Soils and Fertility Management", "Turf Selection and Ornamental Horticulture", and "Commercial Nutrient Handler & Nutrient Consultant."
- Individuals who plan to write nutrient management plans need to attend four sessions. Agriculture consultants should attend "Animal Production and Manure Management."; Urban horticulture consultants should attend "Turf Selection and Ornamental Horticulture".
- Certified Nutrient Consultants in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania who are seeking reciprocity need to attend "Introduction to Nutrient Management."
Upcoming certification sessions
You will NOT be able receive continuing education credits by attending these sessions.
Summer 2023 AGRICULTURE Sessions
Introduction to Water Quality and Nutrient Management
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Introduction to Water Quality and Nutrient Management (Animal Ag)
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Soils and Nutrient Cycling
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Soils and Nutrient Cycling
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Manure and Fertilizer Management
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Animal Production and Nutrient Management
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Nutrient Consultant Training
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Commercial Nutrient Handler Exam
Thursday, August 31, 2023 10 a.m. - 12 noon
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Nutrient Consultant Exam
Thursday, August 31, 2023 10 a.m. - 12 noon
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Winter 2023 HORTICULTURE Sessions
Introduction to Water Quality and Nutrient Management
Monday, November 27, 2023 1 pm - 4 pm
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Soils and Nutrient Cycling
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 1 pm - 4 pm
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Turf Selection and Ornamental Horticulture
Monday, December 4, 2023 1 pm - 4 pm.
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Commercial Nutrient Handler Training
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 1 pm - 4 pm
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Commercial Nutrient Handler Exam
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10 a.m. - 12 noon
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
Nutrient Consultant Exam
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10 a.m. - 12 noon
University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
You will NOT be able receive continuing education credits by attending these sessions.
If you have any questions about the sessions or wish to register, contact the Hilary Gibson at 302-735-8137 or nutrient-management@udel.edu
Exam Preparation
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to take the certification sessions in order?
- Sessions should be taken in order. For example, you should attend Session I before attending Session II.
I am a poultry grower and give my manure to a local farmer. Do I need to be certified?
- Yes, poultry growers who do not land-apply nutrients (manure and/or fertilizer) will need to attend Session I and Session II. You will be become certified at the Nutrient Generator level.
I apply nutrients (manure and/or fertilizer) to more than 10 acres of land that I rent. Do I need to be certified or does the landowner need to be certified?
- The person who is applying the nutrients needs to become certified at the Private Nutrient Handler level. To become certified as a Private Nutrient Handler you will need to attend Sessions I, II and III.
I work at a golf course and apply fertilizer to more than ten acres. Which level do I need to be certified at and does everyone who applies fertilizer at the golf course need to be certified?
- Golf course personnel that apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of their employer’s course need to become certified at the Private Nutrient Handler level. You will need to attend Sessions I, II and III. At least one person who works at the golf course will need to be certified with the understanding that everyone who applies fertilizer at the golf course will work under the certified individual’s certification.
I own a lawn a care company and I apply fertilizer to 50 ½ acre lawns. Which level do I need to certified at?
- Lawn care company personnel that apply nutrients to client’s lawns need to attend Session I, Session II, Session III, Session IV: Commercial Nutrient Handler and pass the Commercial Nutrient Handler Exam. At least one person who works for the lawn care company will need to be certified with the understanding that everyone who applies fertilizer for the lawn care company will work under the certified individual’s certification.
I want to write nutrient management plans in Delaware. Which sessions do I need to attend?
- To write nutrient management plans you need to attend Session I, Session II, Session III, Session IV: Nutrient Consultant and pass the Nutrient Consultant Exam.
I want to write nutrient management plans in Delaware and I am already certified as a Nutrient Consultant in Maryland. How do I become certified as a Nutrient Consultant in Delaware?
- You will need to attend Session I and then submit supporting documentation to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
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Nutrient Management Certification | Nutrient Management | Cooperative Extension | University of Delaware 
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Nutrient Management Certification | Nutrient Management | Cooperative Extension | University of Delaware 