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Department of Agriculture: Nutrient Management

CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION

 

Nutrient Management Certification


There are four levels of Nutrient Management Certification (last updated: 06/20/09). The minimum requirements for initial certification is:

  1. Nutrient Generator - You must complete at least 6 credit hours of educational course work as approved by the Delaware Nutrient Management Program.
  2. Private Nutrient Handler - You must complete at least 9 credit hours of educational course work as approved by the Delaware Nutrient Management Program.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.


Continuing Education

In order to maintain certification, the certification holder must attain the following 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.

Certification Application/Request for Credit Card Payment form

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Last Updated: Monday, 22-Jun-2009 11:12:23 EDT
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