License Information
Commercial Animal Waste Technician
The license information below is specific to the state of Minnesota.
Description
License Requirements:
Application: Contact the MN Department of Agriculture to obtain an application form. Fill in complete name and address. Select which category applying for - solid manure, liquid manure or both. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will then mail licensing forms and a study manual. If applying for both categories, both study manuals will be sent. There is no charge for the manuals. When returning the application forms,include a $50 check. This non-refundable application fee is the same whether applying for liquid manure, solid manure or both categories. The applicant is also required to provide proof of financial responsibility. Further details will be included in the application packet.
Preparation: There are two manuals the applicant will receive when the application is sent in, one is for solid manure applicators and one is for liquid manure applicators. The manuals were developed by the Minnesota Extension Service in conjunction with an advisory group of manure application experts. The study manuals provide a detailed, in-depth guide to proper animal waste management and application. Other training options may be available, but they are not required. The most important task is to become familiar with the study manuals. All test questions will come from material found in the study manuals.
Examination: In order for a license to be granted an applicant must pass the test. For the solid manure category, the test will focus on solid manure issues. For the liquid manure category, the test focuses on liquid manure specifics. An applicant must take both tests in order to be licensed for both categories. Each test contains 100 multiple-choice questions. The applicant is able to use the study manual during the test - these are "open book" exams. All tests will be monitored.
Renewal: A Commercial Animal Waste Technician License is valid for three years. In order to renew license, the applicant must attend continuing education workshops in at least two of those three years. The one day workshops will provide classroom instruction and hands-on training. Workshops are geared towards the specific license type and generally last 4-6 hours.
More information about training workshops will be sent after applying for a license. Workshop attendance verification is expected in order to renew your license. Only workshops approved by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will be accepted.
License Fees:
License application fee of $50 for three year license (not refundable).
Period:
From date of issuance through December 31 of third year.
Determination:
Approximately 0-2 weeks.
Other Information:
Licensing Authority
Agriculture, Minnesota Dept. of Dairy and Food Inspection Division Minnesota Department of Agriculture,90 West Plato Boulevard,St. Paul,MN 55107,6512972200,webinfo@mda.state.mn.us,http://www.mda.state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 297-2200
Email: webinfo@mda.state.mn.us
http://www.mda.state.mn.us
Data is collected by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
