Nitrogen Certification & Water Conservation Training Classes
One of the primary requirements of the Lower Platte North NRD's Groundwater Management Area is that producers who use fertilizer must be certified in nitrogen management at least once every four years. Operators of irrigation, municipal, and industrial wells are also required to attend a Water Conservation class at least once every 4 years.
Uncertified producers are not eligible for any of the NRD’s cost-share programs. Free training sessions are held across the district each spring for producers to become certified. The schedule for 2008 is listed below.
The training teaches producers how to maximize the efficiency of their fertilizer and/or water use, so they can save money and protect our groundwater at the same time. The training is conducted by NRD staff in cooperation with University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension staff.
The training sessions are free and no preregistration is required. Producers may attend whichever session works best for their schedule. Training sessions last approximately two hours. For more information, contact Water Resources Specialist Russell Oaklund or call (402) 443-4675.
NITROGEN CERTIFICATION CLASSES 2008 |
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| Wednesday, January 9th | 3:00 p.m. | Fremont - Christensen Field |
| Thursday, January 17th* | 1:00 p.m. | David City - Frontier CO-OP |
| Tuesday, February 12th | 9:00 a.m. | Schuyler - Benedictine Center |
| Tuesday, February 19th | 1:30 p.m. | Lindsay - City Office |
| Thursday, March 20th | 7:00 p.m. | Mead/Ithaca - ARDC |
| Tuesday, March 25th | 7:00 p.m. | Columbus - Ag Park |
WATER CONSERVATION CLASSES 2008 |
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| Thursday, January 17th* | 3:00 p.m. | David City - Frontier CO-OP |
| Tuesday, February 19th | 7:00 p.m. | David City - Frontier CO-OP |
*Nitrogen certification class and water conservation class held consecutively