Resources
NII Progress Report: 2021-2024
Our 2021-2024 Progress Report for the Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative (NII) is now available, which details our impacts, including 300 on-farm consultations, 5 field days, 43 farm trials, 60 educational events, and 3,400 participants in NII sponsored events.
NII Program Handouts
Handouts for the NII program are available in English and Spanish.
Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training for Grower Self-Certification
The CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program's Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program allows growers in the San Joaquin Valley and Ventura County to self-certify Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plan (INMP) Worksheets for their operation(s). To complete the training program, participants must take the Self-Certification Training and pass the exam with 80% or greater. Upon successful completion of the training program, participants are eligible to self-certify INMP Worksheets for a 3-year period.
To remain eligible to self-certify INMP Worksheets, participants in the Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program must obtain 3 hours of CDFA INMP continuing education units (CEUs) within the 3-year eligibility period. CEU options include live or in-person trainings, self-study online courses, and for eligible participants in the San Joaquin Valley, NII on-farm consultations with their local Farm Advisor. A list of continuing education opportunities is available for growers who need additional CEUs.
UC Nitrogen Management Course
UC's nitrogen (N) course is taught online through a video series delivered by University of California (UC) researchers and extension specialists. Each module is eligible for Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) continuing education units (CEUs) covering Environmental impacts, Soil N cycling, Plant N utilization, N sources and budgeting, Irrigation and N management, and California cropping systems.
The course is open to anyone interested in learning more about N management in California. The curriculum addresses all the learning objectives set forth by the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) for the new California nitrogen specialty exam. Visit ASA's website to learn how to earn the new N specialty certification, take the exam and become eligible to sign off on N Management Plans. Note this UC course prepares students for the exam, but does not replace taking the exam. Refer to our FAQ page for answer to frequently asked questions.