H.R. 5048
Referred to CommitteeNutrient Management Technical Service Provider Certification Act of 2018
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2/15/2018 • House
Summary
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.
Introduced in House • 2/15/2018
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Originated in the House
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February 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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