Nutrient Management

Attention consultants!

The first group Agricultural Operation Strategy and Plan Development certificates are due for renewal in 2009.

The Nutrient Management Regulation requires that three criteria be met to renew your certificate (s.100 (5)):

• Hold an initial certificate in good standing that has not been suspended or cancelled
• Within one year before applying for renewal Pass an exam
• Pay a fee to write the exam

We strongly suggest you start planning for your renewal one year in advance of your expiry date. This will ensure no interruption of your certified status. We recommend you follow the process below to have your certificate renewed.

1. Check your expiry date
2. Request a study package from the Nutrient Management Information Line 1-866-242-4460
3. Study for the exam
4. Call the Nutrient Management Information line to find out the exam schedule
5. Write the exam at least six months in advance of your expiry date
6. When you pass, submit your application for renewal to the Guelph office at least three months in advance of your expiry date

If you do not pass the exam, you will have two more opportunities to write before you must begin the certification process again.