Find a nutrient management planner
Last updated on May 15, 2024Nutrient 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 |
| Abbotsford | Lucas Driediger | ldriediger@gmail.com | 604-226-9909 |
| Courtenay | Raelani Kesler | raelanikesler@gmail.com | 250-857-2425 |
| Enderby | Jessica Washtock | jess.washtock@gmail.com | 250-804-9260 |
| Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland | Zachary Fleming | zach@pcagriculture.ca | 604-798-2798 |
| Golden | Sarah Hirschfeld | sarah@keeferco.com | 250-272-5848 |
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Langley |
Dave Melnychuk |
604-812-3276 |
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| Lower Mainland | Darrell Zbeetnoff | zbeetnoffdarrell16@gmail.com | 604-612-8786 |
| Maple Ridge | Patricia Gendron | coast.ipm@gmail.com | 604-220-9481 |
| Mission | Joseph Levitsky | josephlevitsky@gmail.com | 604-316-6521 |
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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 |
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Oliver |
Rod Wiebe |
250-689-2632 |
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| Okanagan/ Similkameen |
Lewys Bevan | lysbvn@gmail.com | 778-558-5818 |
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Salmon Arm |
Kirsten Bevandick |
778-214-3453 |
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| Salmon Arm | Sara Sweazey | sweazeysara@gmail.com | 403-612-3334 |
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Surrey |
Major Dhillon |
604-607-5954 |
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| Southwestern B.C. (Abbotsford) | Geoff Hughes-Games | soilguy.geoff@gmail.com | 604-557-3566 |
| Vernon | Rob Dinwoodie | rdinwood@shaw.ca | 250-306-5570 |
| Vernon | Taylor Older | taylorolder@gmail.com | 250-938-0063 |
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
Explore a nutrient management planning tool online:
Nutrient Management Calculator
The calculator can help make the most of manure and fertilizer to grow crops and keep nutrient losses to the environment to a minimum.
Soil post-harvest nitrate levels may trigger a Nutrient Management plan (NMP) on farms located over a Vulnerable Aquifer Recharge Area. The specific areas and types of farms that require NMPs are gradually phased in over time. Interactive map of Vulnerable Aquifer Recharge Areas
Good monitoring is part of good planning. Learn more about soil sampling and testing.
Contact information
AgriService BC
Have a question? Call or email and request a nutrient management or soil specialist to assist you.
Phone:
1 888 221-7141
Email:
AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca