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Your Name
A + G or J
Your Company’s Name
MN PIE – City
Your Legal Signature
Today’s date
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Kay Sargent, Agricultural Chemical Consultant
MN PIE Recertification Workshops
Licensing & Certification Records Review
DriftWatch
Categories A – Core, G – Forestry, J – Rights-of-Way, P – Pocket Gopher
MN Department of AgricultureMN Department of Agriculture 33
Why are there regulations on pesticides and pesticide application?
MN Department of AgricultureMN Department of Agriculture 44
MDA’s Authority
• FIFRA establishes the pesticide distribution requirements
– Pesticide Registration – Pesticide Label
• MDA is authorized by state law to regulate pesticide use in Minnesota
MDA Issued Credentials
• Licenses– Pesticide Applicator, Fertilizer, Dealer
• Certification– Private Pesticide Applicator
• Permits– Chemigation, Bulk Storage
• Registration– Pesticide, Fertilizer
Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
• “For hire” applications of any pesticide
• Financial responsibility
• Each individual needs a license
Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License
• Not-for-hire, part of job performed on property owned/controlled by employer
• RUPs - Restricted Use Pesticides
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Licensing & Certification Steps
• Complete License Application Form
• Pay License Application Fee
• Pass the Certification Exams
– Can take each exam three times, if necessary
Before a License is Issued
• Provide a valid address • Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
(Commercial)• Verify Compliance History• Provide SS# • Sign application form• Verify Identity at Exam
Recertification & Renewal Steps: Option 1
Recertification & Renewal Steps: Option 2
3/29/2011 - 12/31/2011
A 12/31/2012
L 12/31/2012
DOE, JOHNPEST FREE 1010 MAIN STREETHOMETOWN, MN 55111
Look at your License
A 12/31/2013
G 12/31/2013
J 12/31/2014
3/29/2012 - 12/31/2012
Keep your license with you when applying
pesticides
Pesticide Application Records
Pesticide Application Records
Based on License Type & Use Category Determines record content and format
Must contain all required information Sample Records are on the MDA website Keep for 5 years Give to MDA upon request
Pesticide Application Records
• Commercial Applicators– Required to keep records of
ALL pesticide applications
• Noncommercial Applicators – Required keep records of
all Restricted Use Pesticide applications
– Recommended to keep records of all applications
Pesticide Application Records
•Complete accurately
•Environmental information– Where to find it?– What is available?
•Sample records available on MDA web page
Recordkeeping Summary
• Commercial Applicators– Keep records of all pesticide applications– Give a copy of record to customer
• Noncommercial Applicators– Keep records of Restricted Use Pesticide
applications
• Use the category specific records.
Written by Kevin Cavanaugh
Minnesota Driftwatch Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Sensitive Crops and Habitats Registry
www.driftwatch.org
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What is Driftwatch?What is Driftwatch?1.1.VoluntaryVoluntary internet registry program for sensitive crops
2.For producers of sensitive crops, applicators, and sensitive habitat sites
3.Uses Google Maps® as field locators
4.Intended for commercial producers– 1/2 acre or larger– not for homeowners
5.Participation is FREE
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Driftwatch Developed and Managed by:
Purdue Agriculture and Biological Engineering in cooperation with Office of Indiana State Chemist.
Producer/Applicator information provided by their own volition
Data security and integrity maintained through passwords
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http://minnesota.agriculture.purdue/eduhttp://minnesota.agriculture.purdue/edu
Public
Crop producers
Applicators
Crop Types Listed on
Minnesota Driftwatch Map GrapesFruitsMelons and PumpkinsTomatoesVegetablesCertified Organic Farms Christmas Tree Farms 2
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Sensitive Crop Registry participants may also purchase field signs to identify their crop areas. Available for purchase after field is approved.
Pre-authenticated to only sell to producers with approved fields.
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Applicators Registration - Driftwatch
1. Registered Applicators
-receive email alerts of new registries within designated service area
2. Provide contact information (optional)
-Information hidden from public
3. Identify location(s) of interest (optional)
4. Automatic approval
5. OR: View Driftwatch website map
- public viewing
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Applicator Actions
First-time registration for Applicator .
In 2012 season we will have space for a
second email. 30
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Pick notification areas by list of
counties.
Applicator Actions
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Actions
The main goal of the applicators
registration is to allow automated
emails to flow when producers add sensitive fields.
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Questions?Questions?
Minnesota Driftwatch Contact: Minnesota Driftwatch Contact: Kevin Cavanaugh – MDA: 651-Kevin Cavanaugh – MDA: 651-
201-6349201-6349
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www.driftwatch.orgwww.driftwatch.org
Kay Sargent, Agricultural Chemical Consultant
Summary•Licensing & Certification
•Records Review •DriftWatch