6. National Center for Water Quality Research – Heidelberg University

9. Sustainability A management strategy

14. 1. Agricultural Retailers 2. Agricultural Service Providers 3. Certified Professionals 4. Does not include farmers

15. 1. Initial Training and Ongoing Education - 9 2. Monitoring of 4R Implementation - 4 3. Nutrient Recommendation - 32 4. Nutrient Application - 24

16. 1. Initial Training and on-going 2year 5 CEUs 2. Certified Professional 3. Provide 4R materials for all growers/customers 4. Sponsor training for growers/customers

17. 1. Number of growers/customers participating 2. Records of farms and acres following 4R’s 3. Records of implementation over time 4. Records of written agreements signed by growers/customers that attest to their support of 4R nutrient stewardship

18. 1. GIS Field mapping 2. Cropping History 3. Soil Test – 3 year minimum interval 4. Nutrient Recommendations – all sources

19. 1. Variable rate technology 2. Supplies records to grower/customer 3. Annual calibration of equipment

20. 4. Does not surfaced apply within 24 hours of heavy rainfall 5. Does not apply to frozen soil 6. Follows minimum setbacks from sensitive areas

21.  July: 4 Pilot Audits (Certifications)  August: 4R Advisory Committee Review  Fall 2013/Winter 2014: Begin to promote  Summer of 2014: Certifications

22.  Precision programs met most requirement.  Non-precision programs didn’t fit the standard.  Retailer’s had talked to customers on 4R’s.  CCA’s on Staff  Incorporation/tillage follow-up was hard to track.  Additional Recordkeeping needed.  May need to shift 100% requirement to 85%.  Anticipate a summary report from SCS soon.

24. Clean Water Clean Lakes Improved Crops Clean Water Clean Lakes Improved Crops Thank You!