Which organization issues the fertilizer applicator certificate?

• A. Ohio Department of Education
• B. U.S. Department of Agriculture
• C. Ohio Farm Bureau
• D. Ohio Department of Agriculture

Answer: (D)

In Ohio, the certificate for fertilizer applicators comes from the state’s agriculture agency, ensuring that those who apply fertilizer meet the required standards for safe handling, proper application rates, and environmental protection. The Ohio Department of Agriculture is the authority that regulates fertilizer use and administers the certification program. The other organizations listed don’t issue official certification: the Department of Education handles schooling, the federal USDA doesn’t issue state-specific applicator certificates, and the Ohio Farm Bureau is a private organization that may provide training but not official certification.