MCE Agricultural Nutrient Management Program

FTC for Diverse Operations

Farmer Training and Certification (FTC) for Diverse Operations encompasses all scenarios from fertilizer-only operations and those operations having animals and utilizing manure. This module also addresses pasture operations and orchards.

The following links are for the actual worksheets and information sheets used in the FTC for Diverse Operations training binder.

Chapter 2 - Data Collection

Chapter 3 - Tissue Sampling and Testing

Chapter 4 - Soil Sampling and Testing

Chapter 5 - Manure Sampling and Testing

Chapter 6 - Generating Recommendations

Chapter 7 - Compile and Review Plan

Chapter 8 - Fertilizer Management and Equipment Calibration
  • Worksheet 8-1 (Calculating the Quantity of Commercial Fertilizer Required to Meet a Nutrient Recommendation)
  • Worksheet 8-2 (Calibrating Fertilizer Application Equipment)
  • Worksheet 8-3 (Calibrating a Manure Spreader Using the Load-Area Method)

 


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