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.

Location

Name

Email

Phone

Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Zachary Fleming zach@pcagriculture.ca 604-798-2798

Langley

Dave Melnychuk

davidmelnychuk@telus.net

604-812-3276

Lower Mainland Darrell Zbeetnoff zbeetnoffdarrell16@gmail.com 604-612-8786

North Okanagan

Ruth McDougall

mcdougallr@outlook.com

250-838-0255

Okanagan Falls Heidi Lorch heidichristine@outlook.com 519-881-8372
Okanagan Simikameen Tamara Richardson tamara.richardson@gmail.com 250-499-6050

Oliver

Rod Wiebe

22wiebe@telus.net

250-689-2632

Okanagan/
Similkameen 
Lewys Bevan lysbvn@gmail.com 778-558-5818

Salmon Arm

Kirsten Bevandick

bevandick@icms-inc.com

778-214-3453

Surrey

Major Dhillon

dhillon_major@hotmail.com

604-607-5954

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