Nutrient Management Planning (NMP, 590)

Description

This one-day Technical Service Provider (TSP) training course will provide agricultural professionals and other service providers most of the training necessary to become certified to prepare nutrient management plans for USDA Conservation Programs. Participants will get a working understanding of the components of nutrient management planning with use of a “case farm” that will be utilized throughout the day. Specific areas of focus will include NRCS program policies, manure and fertilizer management, sensitive areas and sensitive area management, and plan implementation.

Previous Agenda (.pdf)

Who Should Attend?

Ag professionals who are seeking to become certified as a TSP or current TSP certified individuals that will need to have their certification renewed and non-NRCS public sector employees seeking Technical Approval Authority (TAA) who do not attend nutrient management module 7 training designed for NRCS employees.

Pre-requisites

Completion of modules 1-6 (self-paced study) materials and test of the NRCS Nutrient Management Considerations in Conservation Planning course is required for individuals requesting TSP certification for nutrient management. Successful completion of modules 1-6 is waived by NRCS in Minnesota for CCAs, CPAgs and CPCCs. Public sector employees can satisfy module 1-6 requirements by completing the NRCS materials and test or by attending the following course: Manure Application Planning.

CEUs

CCA Continuing Education Credits will be available