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Training for Better Nitrogen Management
More than a decade of science-based training for California agriculture.
Since 2014, CIWR and UC Cooperative Extension have developed trainings, short courses, publications, and videos to improve nitrogen management practices in California with support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Explore the Training Program
Access the current online course, training materials, and the historical training archive.
Online Nitrogen Course
An asynchronous video course for CCAs, agricultural professionals, growers, and anyone interested in nitrogen management.
Training Library
Presentations, publications, videos, and science-based materials developed through the training program.
Past Trainings
Historical in-person CCA training events offered across California from 2014 through 2020.
UC Online Nitrogen Management Course
Flexible, research-based professional education delivered online.
CIWR and UC partners developed an online curriculum and video series to strengthen knowledge of nitrogen management, reporting, and best management practices in California agriculture.
The course is open to anyone interested in nitrogen management and is particularly useful for Certified Crop Advisers seeking continuing education or preparing for California nitrogen specialty certification.
Course at a Glance
8 online video modules
10 CCA CEUs available
Asynchronous format
Open to CCAs, growers, consultants, and other learners
What the Course Covers
Module 1 · Environmental Impacts of Nitrogen Loss
Module 2 · Nitrogen Cycling: Soil Transformations
Module 3 · Nitrogen Cycling: Plant Utilization
Module 4 · Nitrogen Sources
Module 5 · Nitrogen Budgeting
Module 6 · Irrigation and Nitrogen Management
Module 7 · California Cropping Systems
Module 8 · Barriers to Adoption
Nitrogen Management Training Library
The original in-person training program produced a library of presentations, publications, and recorded sessions that remains available as a science-based resource for nitrogen management education.
Training Materials
Training Module Presentations →
Workshop modules covering nitrogen cycling, sources, budgeting, irrigation, management tools, and crop-specific practices.
Nitrogen Management Publications →
A science-based publication series developed from the training program for major California crops and production systems.
Training Videos →
Recorded presentations from the original workshops, including foundational modules and annual- and permanent-crop tracks.
Nitrogen Management Publication Series
The publication series translates core training content into practical, crop-specific guidance for California agriculture.
Principles of Nitrogen Cycling and Management
Irrigation and Nitrogen Management
Nitrogen Management in Nut Crops
Nitrogen Management in Deciduous Fruit and Grapes
Nitrogen Management in Citrus and Avocado
Efficient Nitrogen Fertility and Irrigation Management of Cool-Season Vegetables
Efficient Nitrogen Fertility and Irrigation Management in Strawberry Production
Efficient Nitrogen Fertility and Irrigation Management in Processing Tomato Production
Efficient Nitrogen and Irrigation Management of Corn Grown on Dairies
Past Certified Crop Adviser Trainings
From 2014 through 2020, UC ANR offered in-person nitrogen management training for Certified Crop Advisers in agricultural regions across California.
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2019
March 12–13 · Fresno, Wedgewood
2018
2017
2016
January 20–21 · Fresno, Radisson
2015
January 13–14 · Fresno, Ramada Inn
February 24–25 · San Luis Obispo, Courtyard by Marriott
March 10–11 · Sacramento, Scottish Rite Temple
2014
January 14–15 · Modesto, Agricultural Commissioner Building
February 18–19 · Woodland, Heidrick Ag Center
February 25–26 · Fresno, Ramada
Program Development & Support
Online Course
Project Team: Doug Parker, Amanda Crump, and Sat Darshan Khalsa
Project Period: 2020–present
Project Support: CDFA Contract #19-0951-000-SA
CCA Training Program
Project Team: Doug Parker and Faith Kearns
Project Period: 2014–2020
Developed with support from CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program.
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Questions about the Nitrogen Management Course, historical training materials, or CIWR’s nitrogen management programs? Contact our team.