The Nutrient and Pest Management Program within the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans.
This training provides the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. It will take place on March 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. online via Zoom.
Training provided in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Schedule
| 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 | Break |
| 11:15 – 11:35 | Manure and Legume Crediting |
| 11:35 – 12:05 | Nitrogen Management |
| 12:05 – 12:40 | Lunch Break |
| 12:40 – 1:10 | Phosphorous Management |
| 1:10 – 1:25 | Soil Test P and Water Quality Implications |
| 1:25 – 1:40 | Potassium Management |
| 1:40 – 2:00 | Manure Application Precautions |
| 2:00 – 2:10 | Break |
| 2:10 – 2:25 | Soil Conservation |
| 2:25 – 3:00 | SnapPlus Introduction |
Questions? Contact Dan Smith at dhsmith@wisc.edu or (608) 219-5170.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.