CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION
Nutrient Management Certification
There are four levels of Nutrient Management Certification. The minimum requirements for initial certification is:
- Nutrient Generator - You must complete at least 6 credit hours of educational course work as approved by the Delaware Nutrient Management Program.
- Private Nutrient Handler - You must complete at least 9 credit hours of educational course work as approved by the Delaware Nutrient Management Program.
- Commercial Nutrient Handler - You must complete at least 12 credit hours of educational course work as approved by the Delaware Nutrient Management Program, pass a written exam approved by the Commission and remit a fee of $150 for a 3-year period.
- Nutrient Consultant - You must complete at least 12 credit hours of educational course work as approved by the Delaware Nutrient Management Program, pass a written exam approved by the Commission and remit a fee of $100 for a 1-year period.
NOTE: The Nutrient Management Program has adopted a policy of accepting certification from other states and certification programs (i.e. CCA). Contact the Commission for a detailed listing of approved certification programs. A seminar covering the Delaware Lax is still a requirement.
Certification Application/Request for Credit Card Payment (pdf)
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Continuing Education
In order to maintain certification, the certification holder must:
- Nutrient Generator - Complete (6) Continuing Education credits prior to their expiration date.
- Private Nutrient Handler - Complete (6) Continuing Education credits prior to their expiration date.
- Commercial Nutrient Handler - Complete (6) Continuing Education credits and remit $150 prior to their expiration date.
- Nutrient Consultant - Complete (5) Continuing Education credits and remit $100 prior to their expiration date.
The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension office conducts most of the classes and a list of these classes can be found at: The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension.
