Two workshops designed for current and potential nutrient management plan writers in Wisconsin will be offered in September 2011.
- September 15 & 16, 2011 - Wausau - Stoney Creek Inn
- September 27 & 28, 2011 - Madison - Crowne Plaza Hotel
The intent of these two-day workshops is to provide in-depth training on the preparation of quality nutrient management plans. The program is designed for production agronomists and county-based conservation staff involved in nutrient management programs. Others are welcome to attend as well. Participants will work in small groups to prepare a functional plan for a real Wisconsin farm. The workshops will be held on September 15 and 16, 2011 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Wausau and on September 27 and 28, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Madison.
The Training for Nutrient Management Planners (TNMP) workshops will feature extensive training on the use of the SNAP-Plus nutrient management planning software. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring laptop computers to these workshops.
Enrollment in each workshop is limited to 80 participants. Advance registration for the workshop is required and the registration fee is $200 per person ($250 for late registration). The registration deadlines are September 6, 2011 for the Wausau workshop and September 16, 2011 for the Madison workshop.
See the brochure for an agenda and registration information here.
The TNMP workshops are a joint effort of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, UW-Madison Department of Soil Science, Nutrient & Pest Management Program, Discovery Farms Program, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service.
For more information about the workshop, contact Scott Sturgul at 608-262-7486, ssturgul@wisc.edu. To register for the workshop, use the on-line registration website identified in the brochure or contact Carol Duffy at 608-262-0485, cjduffy@wisc.edu.
