Software for Developing Nutrient Management Plans Workshop

Several NRCS cost share programs require farmers to develop Nutrient Management Plans for their operations on the participating acres. Certified Crop Advisers can become Certified Nutrient Management Plan Providers by attending this workshop and completing a plan for a client. Two different opportunities for this training will be offered in February.

February 2^nd, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Defiance County SWCD/NRCS Office

06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, Ohio 43512

February 21^st, 9:00 am -4:00 pm

Marion County Extension Office-Meeting Room

(Lower Level of Marion County Administration Building)

222 West Center Street, Marion, Ohio 43302

What the Day is about? Program will demonstrate MapWindow GIS & MMP Tools, MMP software and Ohio Nutrient Management Templates as approved tools for development of Fertilizer Only or Precision Fertilizer Only Nutrient Management Plans for NRCS programs such as EQUIP. The training will use a sample farm to demonstrate the utilization of these two programs to generate a plan that can be presented to NRCS for approval.

For more information see the Agronomic Crops Team Calendar page for complete program details.