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Certification Program

The certification program has three levels. Firms must meet Level 1 requirements to gain Level 2 and meet Level 2 requirements to achieve Level 3. Exams are administered on each topic in Level 1.

**New Manure Spill Response Video ** available in English and Spanish. Located under Certification Level 1 on the following link.
English: http://av.anr.msu.edu/nutrientmgt/Preventioneng.wmv
Spanish: http://av.anr.msu.edu/nutrientmgt/Preventionsp.wmv

Level 1 Certification

Designed to ensure that all employees have a working knowledge of:
  • Manure Spill Response
  • Nutrient Management Regulations
  • Common Sense Application

Certification Material 2009:

Regulations Power Point

Application Practices Power Point

Fact Sheet

Farm Challenge Exercise

Training Map

Setback Checklist

Certification Exam

Score Sheet

Level 2 Certification

Designed to deliver advanced training for crew supervisors
and business owners

  • 6-8 continuing education hours
  • Training on odor reduction, calibration and GPS application
  • Offered in WI, MI and IL

Level 3 Certification

Development of an Environmental
Management System (EMS)
  • Created by each individual application firm - an EMS reduces risk by implementing regular training, equipment inspection and maintenance schedules
  • Firms work with EMS professionals
  • Reduces risk means insurance premium savings of 10-40% on vehicle liability and 50% on environmental liability