| Governor's Changes |
| (Dollars in Thousands) |
| FY 14 |
| FY 15 |
| FY 14-15 |
| Biennium |
| FY 16 |
| FY 17 |
| FY 16-17 |
| Biennium |
| Support Lab Operations and Quality Control |
| The Governor recommends supporting the operations of the agricultural lab at world-class levels, including utilization of |
| specialized mechanical systems and achieving International Standards Organization (ISO) 17025 accreditation for |
| assurance of lab data quality. Operating under ISO accreditation ensures the integrity of the Department of Agriculture's |
| data and that Minnesota's agricultural system is able to avail itself of federal funding opportunities. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal may result in fewer challenges to data quality and increased opportunity for federal funding |
| 335 |
| 335 |
| 670 |
| 335 |
| 335 |
| 670 |
| Net Change |
| 335 |
| 335 |
| 670 |
| 335 |
| 335 |
| 670 |
| Clean Water Legacy - Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification |
| The Governor recommends implementing the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP), a |
| state-federal partnership designed to assure that certified farm operations meet water quality goals and standards, to |
| provide a clearer picture of what practices are being implemented in which locations, offering greater transparency and |
| accountability in watersheds. This proposal provides funding for 1.6 FTEs to perform this work. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal will help increase the water quality on and around Minnesota's farms |
| 1,500 |
| 1,500 |
| 3,000 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 1,500 |
| 1,500 |
| 3,000 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Commercial Animal Waste Technician License (CAWT) Revision and Fees |
| The Governor recommends implementing changes to the CAWT fees and licensing structure as proposed by the CAWT |
| Work Group. This group, comprised of producers, consumers, and local and state regulators suggests creating a three |
| tier license structure ($25 for applicators, $50 for waste site managers, and $100 for animal waste companies) with all |
| applications being renewed annually. This proposal funds 0.4 FTEs to perform this work. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal will ensure stronger oversight of CAWT applicators, site managers, and animal waste companies |
| 36 |
| 38 |
| 74 |
| 38 |
| 38 |
| 76 |
| 36 |
| 38 |
| 74 |
| 38 |
| 38 |
| 76 |
| Net Change |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Clean Water Legacy - Nitrates in Groundwater |
| The Governor recommends continuing funding to protect groundwater from nitrate contamination due to the use of |
| fertilizers. Contamination from nitrates poses the greatest threat to Minnesota's groundwater. This proposal funds 3.2 |
| FTEs to perform this work. |
| Performance Measures: |
| If approved, this initiative will reduce nitrate contamination of Minnesota groundwater. |
| 1,500 |
| 1,500 |
| 3,000 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 1,500 |
| 1,500 |
| 3,000 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Clean Water Legacy - Agricultural Non-point Source Research |
| The Governor recommends continuing funding to conduct research to quantify agricultural contributions to impaired |
| waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources while |
| maintaining productivity. This proposal funds 0.4 FTEs to perform this work. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal will help Minnesotans to understand the best management practices to protect and restore water resources |
| 1,050 |
| 1,050 |
| 2,100 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 1,050 |
| 1,050 |
| 2,100 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| FY 14 |
| FY 15 |
| FY 14-15 |
| Biennium |
| FY 16 |
| FY 17 |
| FY 16-17 |
| Biennium |
| Clean Water: Impaired Waters Technical Assistance |
| The Governor proposes continuing funding to protect the water resources of Minnesota from agricultural-related |
| contaminants. To accomplish this,the Department provides technical assistance on proper implementation of best |
| management practices and supports pilot and demonstration projects. This proposal funds six FTEs to perform this work. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal will help Minnesotans to understand the best management practices to protect and restore water resources |
| 1,500 |
| 1,500 |
| 3,000 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 1,500 |
| 1,500 |
| 3,000 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Clean Water Legacy - Agriculture Best Management Practice (AgBMP) Loan Program |
| The Governor recommends continuing funding for the Agricultural Best Management Practices (AgBMP) Loan Program. |
| The AgBMP program provides low interest loans for water quality projects to implement components of Comprehensive |
| Local Water Plans and other environmental plans such as Minnesota 319 Nonpoint Source Management Plan, Total |
| Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plans, Sole Source Aquifer Plans, and Wellhead Protection Plans. This |
| proposal funds 0.5 FTEs to perform this work. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal will lower the delinquincy rate on AgBMP loans |
| 58 |
| 60 |
| 118 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 1,442 |
| 1,440 |
| 2,882 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 1,500 |
| 1,500 |
| 3,000 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Clean Water Legacy - Pesticide Monitoring and Assessment |
| The Governor recommends continuing funding to provide capacity to increase of monitoring of pesticides in Minnesota's |
| water resources. The results of this monitoring is used to assess, over time, changes in Minnesota's water resource |
| quality. This porposal funds 1.9 FTEs to perform this work. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal will result in an increase of pesticide analyses each year as well as the number of analytes detected |
| 350 |
| 350 |
| 700 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 350 |
| 350 |
| 700 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Clean Water Legacy - Irrigation Water Quality Protection |
| The Governor recommends funding for a regional irrigation water quality specialist position through the University of |
| Minnesota Extension. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal will result in greater education among agricultural producers related to irrigation management in Minnesota |
| 110 |
| 110 |
| 220 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 110 |
| 110 |
| 220 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Clean Water Legacy - Manure Applicator Program Enhancement |
| The Governor recommends funding for enhancements that develop and implement a comprehensive and up-to-date |
| instruction system for animal waste technicians who apply manure to the ground for hire, to ensure they are aware of and |
| are following recommended best management practices to protect water resources during the application of manure |
| Performance Measures: |
| If approved, this initiative will result in greater education among commercial animal waste technicians, site managers and |
| companies performing manure application in the state of Minnesota. |
| 100 |
| 100 |
| 200 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 100 |
| 100 |
| 200 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Clean Water Legacy - Research Inventory Database |
| The Governor recommends continuing funding to develop a database to provide ready access to research that supports |
| clean water implementation activities for groundwater and surface water protection. This proposal funds 0.2 FTEs to |
| perform this work. |
| Performance Measures: |
| This proposal will help individuals access to research that supports clean water implementation activities for groundwater |
| and surface water protection |
| 175 |
| 75 |
| 250 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 175 |
| 75 |
| 250 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| FY 14 |
| FY 15 |
| FY 14-15 |
| Biennium |
| FY 16 |
| FY 17 |
| FY 16-17 |
| Biennium |
| Net All Change |
| Items |
| 335 |
| 335 |
| 670 |
| 335 |
| 670 |
| 335 |
| 7,785 |
| 7,685 |
| 15,470 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Net Change |
| 8,120 |
| 8,020 |
| 16,140 |
| 335 |
| 335 |
| 670 |