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HR 5048 115th Congress House Agriculture and Food Agricultural education Licensing and registrations

Nutrient Management Technical Service Provider Certification Act of 2018

Introduced: February 15, 2018 Introduced by: Bost, Mike Republican · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 15, 2018
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Nutrient Management Technical Service Provider Certification Act of 2018

This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide alternative certification methods for third-party technical service providers (TSPs). (TSPs provide technical expertise to agricultural producers on behalf of the Department of Agriculture [USDA] Natural Resource Conservation Service to assist in planning and implementing conservation measures.)

USDA must approve certain professional certifications that meet or exceed national criteria and were established by:

  • the USDA,
  • an agriculture-related retailer,
  • a farmer cooperative,
  • the American Society of Agronomy, or
  • the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants.

A qualified certification includes a certifications as:

  • a Certified Crop Advisor by the American Society for Agronomy,
  • a Certified Professional Agronomist by the American Society for Agronomy, and
  • a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Specialist by USDA.
What's happening now February 15, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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