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MN PIE Recertification Workshops
Licensing & Certification
Records Review
DriftWatch
Categories A – Core, G – Forestry,
J – Rights-of-Way, P – Pocket Gopher
Kay Sargent, Agricultural Chemical Consultant
Why are there regulations on pesticides
and pesticide application?
MN Department of Agriculture
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MDA’s Authority
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FIFRA establishes the pesticide
distribution requirements
– Pesticide Registration
– Pesticide Label
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MDA is authorized by state law to
regulate pesticide use in Minnesota
MN Department of Agriculture
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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
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Complete License
Application Form
Pay License
Application Fee
Pass the Certification
Exams
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Can take each exam
three times, if
necessary
Before a License is Issued
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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
attendance
requirements
are met before
renewal.
Applicator
Renews
License
Annually
MDA
issues
your
license.
Recertification & Renewal
Steps: Option 2
Recertification
attendance
requirements
are not met by
workshop.
Retest to
recertify,
pay retest
fees and
pass exams.
Applicator
Renews
License
Annually
MDA issues
your
License.
Look at your License
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1010 MAIN STREET
HOMETOWN, MN 55111
3/29/2011 - -12/31/2011
3/29/2012
12/31/2012
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A
12/31/2012
12/31/2013
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G
12/31/2012
12/31/2013
J
12/31/2014
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.
Pesticide Sensitive Crops and Habitats Registry
Written by
Kevin Cavanaugh
Minnesota Driftwatch Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
www.driftwatch.o
rg
What is Driftwatch?
1.Voluntary 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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Goal:
Enable communications that promotes
•Pesticide sensitive site awareness
•Stewardship activities between stewards
- of at-risk resources
- producers of pesticide sensitive crops
- pesticide applicator communities
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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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2008
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http://minnesota.agriculture.purdue/edu
Public
Applicators
Crop
producers
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Crop Types Listed on
Minnesota Driftwatch Map
Grapes
Fruits
Melons and Pumpkins
Tomatoes
Vegetables
Certified Organic Farms
Christmas Tree Farms
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2
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Pre-authenticated to only sell to
producers with approved fields.
Sensitive Crop Registry participants may also purchase field signs to
identify their crop areas. Available for purchase after field is approved.
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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
First-time registration for
Applicator .
In 2012 season we will
have space for a second
email.
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Pick notification
areas by list of
counties.
Applicator
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The main goal of the
applicators
registration is to
allow automated
emails to flow when
producers add
sensitive fields.
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Applicator
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Questions?
Minnesota Driftwatch Contact:
Kevin Cavanaugh – MDA: 651-201-6349
www.driftwatch.org
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Summary
•Licensing & Certification
651-201-6615
pesticide.licensing@state.mn.us
•Records Review
•DriftWatch
Kay Sargent, Agricultural Chemical Consultant