Certification in Irrigation and Nitrogen Management
CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
All individuals who operate or own certified irrigated acres within a Ground Water Quality Management Subarea are required to obtain certification every five (5) years by successfully completing the SPNRD’s training and education program.
We offer operators three options to obtain certification: 1) an in-person class, 2) an online test, and 3) a take-home test. There is no charge, and pre-registration is not necessary.
IN-PERSON CLASS
Classes will be held in Cheyenne and Deuel counties and last approximately two hours. Please attend the session that best fits your schedule.
Tuesday, February 25, 9:00 a.m. - Big Springs Fire Hall, East Third and Pine Streets, Big Springs
Tuesday, February 25, 1:30 p.m. - South Platte NRD Conference Room, 551 Parkland Drive, Sidney
ONLINE TEST (must be completed by March 17, 2025)
To request access to the online test, please fill out the information below. A link for the test will be emailed to you.
Study Material:
Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Handbook
South Platte NRD
TAKE-HOME TEST (must be completed by March 17, 2025)
To request a take-home test, contact Travis Glanz, tglanz@spnrd.org or (308) 254-2377.