Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service
2026 TEXAS NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION SHORT COURSE
Registration opens soon
Date: March 3 – 5, 2026
Location: Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
3100 F&B Road, College Station
The course will be 1.5 days of in-person classes, concluding with half a day for the proctored exam.
Online pre-course materials:
Thorough review and completion of these materials prior to the in-person short course is strongly encouraged. The videos all include audio.
- Introduction to Nutrient Management Policy
- Soil Nutrients and Plant Requirements
- Soil Testing and Fertilizer Nutrient Recommendations
- Pre-course supplemental reading and knowledge checks
- Nutrient Management Policy Implementation – Part 302
- Nutrient Management – Part 402
- Soil Acidity and Liming
Please continue to check this website frequently for additional information and updates related to course materials.
Course will cover:
- Soil nutrient dynamics
- Managing fertilizers, animal manures, and bio-solids for land applicatoin
- Soil sampling, testing, and interpretation
- Tools for calculating and developing nutrient management plans
Upon successful completion of the course, multiple choice test, and practice nutrient management plan, the participant will be certified in the state of Texas to construct and/or review nutrient management plans.
For information – contact Jake Mowrer – jake.mowrer@ag.tamu.edu