Which organization provides the framework for the fertilizer applicator certification process?

• A. OSU Extension
• B. EPA
• C. USDA
• D. FDA

Answer: (A)

OSU Extension provides the framework for the fertilizer applicator certification process. As Ohio State University’s statewide extension service, it develops the curriculum, training resources, testing structure, and certification standards used across the state. It coordinates with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to implement the program, ensuring applicators learn about nutrient management, proper application timing and rates, record-keeping, and safety in real farm settings. The other agencies—EPA, USDA, and FDA—handle broader federal policy and regulation, but they do not establish the Ohio certification framework for fertilizer applicators.