Find a nutrient management planner
Nutrient management plans (NMPs) are used to help farmers efficiently meet their production objectives and protect the environment. Nutrient management plans may be required depending on a farm’s location, type of operation, and soil test values.
In B.C., NMPs must be prepared by someone who has completed a training course in nutrient management planning. Below you can find a list of individuals have completed the ministry’s NMP training course.
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Location |
Name |
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Phone |
| Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland | Zachary Fleming | zach@pcagriculture.ca | 604-798-2798 |
|
Langley |
Dave Melnychuk |
604-812-3276 |
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| Lower Mainland | Darrell Zbeetnoff | zbeetnoffdarrell16@gmail.com | 604-612-8786 |
|
North Okanagan |
Ruth McDougall |
250-838-0255 |
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| Okanagan Falls | Heidi Lorch | heidichristine@outlook.com | 519-881-8372 |
| Okanagan Simikameen | Tamara Richardson | tamara.richardson@gmail.com | 250-499-6050 |
|
Oliver |
Rod Wiebe |
250-689-2632 |
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| Okanagan/ Similkameen |
Lewys Bevan | lysbvn@gmail.com | 778-558-5818 |
|
Salmon Arm |
Kirsten Bevandick |
778-214-3453 |
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|
Surrey |
Major Dhillon |
604-607-5954 |
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| Vernon | Rob Dinwoodie | rdinwood@shaw.ca | 250-306-5570 |
With the BMP program, we only cost-share with trained planners, even if it is a ‘voluntary’ plan.
Additional requirements
In some instances, NMPs may need to be prepared by a QP, or qualified professional. Your farm’s NMP will need to be prepared by a QP if:
- An NMP is required for your farm under the AEM Code, AND
- Your post-harvest nitrate test results are 150 kg/ha (134 lb/ac) or more
If you think your farm’s NMP may need to be prepared by a QP, ask any potential nutrient management planners if they are considered a qualified professional under the AEM Code.
What is a QP?
A qualified professional (QP) is someone who:
- has completed a nutrient management planning training course,
- has the education and experience suitable for nutrient management, AND
- is registered with a professional association in B.C., such as the B.C. Institute of Agrologists or College of Applied Biologists
