Upcoming Nutrient Management Certification Sessions

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.
• 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

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.

To sign up for classes please contact

Rosann Ferri (302)856-2585 ext. 544.

Session I

September 3, 2008 1 p.m. –  4 p.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                        Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

September 3, 2008 6 p.m. –  9 p.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                        Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

Session II

September 10, 2008 1 p.m. –  4 p.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                        Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

September 10, 2008 6 p.m. –  9 p.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                        Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

Session III

September 17, 2008 1 p.m. –  4 p.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                        Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

September 17, 2008 6 p.m. –  9 p.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                        Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

Session IV: Commercial Nutrient Handler

October 1, 2008 9 a.m. –  12 noon Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                    Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

Session IV: Nutrient Consultant

October 1, 2008 1 p.m. –  4 p.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                  Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

Commercial Nutrient Handler Exam

October 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                             Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

Nutrient Consultant Exam

October 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Kent County Cooperative Extension Office

                                                             Paradee Center Dover, DE Route 113 South

 To sign up for classes please contact

Roseann Ferri at (302)856-2585 ext. 544.