4R nutrient stewardship for fertilizer best management practices is an approach that considers economic, social, and environmental dimensions of nutrient management and is essential to sustainability of agricultural systems. While the concept is simple, implementation requires knowledge-intensive and site-specific nutrient management. Providing educational materials to stakeholders will help increase the adoption and implementation of the best management practices that are right for crop production systems.
Before diving into the educational modules, take a few minutes to read the introduction to 4Rs to better understand how fertilizer best management practices fit within this framework.