The Nutrient and Pest Management Program (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training will provide both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus.
The same training will be offered on 5 different dates:
- January 5 (Tue)
- January 7 (Thu)
- February 3 (Wed)
- February 16 (Tue)
- March 1 (Mon)
Please register online at least three days in advance of the training date you plan to attend:
MORNING AGENDA
| 10:00-10:15 | Why nutrient management? |
| 10:15-10:30 | Soil sampling |
| 10:30-10:45 | Soil test interpretation |
| 10:45-11:00 | Soil pH and liming |
| 11:00-11:15 | 15 minute break |
| 11:15-11:35 | Manure and legume crediting |
| 11:35-12:15 | Nitrogen management |
| 12:15-1:00 | 45 minute lunch break |
AFTERNOON AGENDA
| 1:00-1:30 | Phosphorus management |
| 1:30-1:45 | Potassium management |
| 1:45-2:00 | Manure application precautions |
| 2:00-2:15 | 15 minute break |
| 2:15-2:30 | Soil conservation (T, PI, SCI) |
| 2:30-3:00 | SnapPlus introduction |
Need additional help with your SnapPlus plan?
Online Q&A dates:
- Tuesday, January 19
- Thursday, January 21
- Wednesday, February 17
- Monday, March 2
These dates and more SnapPlus help information will be sent out to all attendees.
View or download a 1 page flyer here.
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Questions? Contact Dan Smith dhsmith@wisc.edu 608-219-5170