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Agricultural Nutrient Task Force

Also known as:
ANTF
Active dates:2005 - June 30, 2006
Function:

The 2005 legislature passed legislation directing the Commissioner of Agriculture to assemble an Agricultural Nutrient Task Force (ANTF) to study four topics related to agricultural nutrient issues. The Task Force was to review and make recommendations on at least the following four topics and practices:

The need for research, education and training in the selection and application of agricultural fertilizer and soil nutrients in the state; the imposition of a tonnage fee on all agricultural fertilizer applied in Minnesota and the designated uses of the proceeds from the fee; the desirability of amending statutes and rules that apply to the selection, purchase, storage, and application of agricultural fertilizer and soil nutrients, including the reasonableness of rules for their on-farm storage; and methods of inspections and monitoring for compliance.

A report including a list of recommendations for changes in statutes and rules was due to the legislature by February 15, 2006.

History:

A twenty member task force was formed in August of 2005 and met five times between Sept, 2005 and Feb., 2006. Members had diverse agricultural backgrounds collectively knowledgeable about soil fertility research, fertilizer sales and management issues, general producer opinions and challenges, and associated policy and rules. The ANTF heard presentations, reviewed a variety of documents, discussed and deliberated information related to their charge in statutes. The meetings were exceptionally well attended (one exception due to adverse weather). Recommendations were thoroughly discussed and determined through an agreed upon procedure at the final meeting. (taken from Final Report, p.2)

The Task Force expired June 30, 2006.

Subordinate to:
Commissioner of Agriculture
Membership:

15 public members appointed by the commissioner. Meetings are held at the Department of Agriculture.

Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2006.

Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

Note: The Legislative Reference Library may have additional reports on or by this group available through our catalog.
Documents/Articles:
News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 2005-2006.
Record last updated: 10/29/2019
 

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