Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
The Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Turf Production School is a lecture series by Virginia Tech professors
and DCR staff members. Based on the topics covered, it could be characterized as a mini-agronomy class.
Day 1
Turfgrass-Varieties, Identification, Fertility Requirements
Varietal Adaption for Specific Uses
Turfgrass-Fertilizers and Slow-Release Products
Irrigation Management
Day 2
Basic Soil Science
Urban Soils Management
N & P Management Strategies
Soil Fertility & Secondary Nutrients
Organic Nutrients-Available N, Nutrient availability, Sources
of Organic Nutrients
Soil Testing, Interpretation, Plant Tissue Analysis
Need for T&L Plans
The Nutrient Management Plan Writing School for Turf & Landscape covers writing nutrient
management plans using Virginia’s criteria. This is a hands-on session in which participants complete
exercises using case-study information from a golf course, an athletic field, etc. to write the various
components of a nutrient management plan.
Day 1
Nutrient Management Regulations and Certification, Plan Overview and Requirements
Overview of Standards & Criteria—Practice Exercise
Nutrient Management Plan Writing Components
Soil Test and Basic Fertilizer Calculations
Day 2
Guided Practice. Writing a Nutrient Management Plan
Correlation of Various Labs to VA Tech Soil Test Analysis
Fertilizer Spreader Calibration
Certification Preparation and Test Taking Strategies
Plan Writing Exercises Using Case Study Examples
