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Workshops

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Motivation

BMP CHALLENGE aims to host workshops in project states, providing important information on the program and opportunities for leading policy makers and implementers to connect with local farm groups.

Workshops may include presentations on local water quality issues, the BMP CHALLENGE programs, BMP mechanics, information on the establishment and practicality of water quality credit trading (WQT) programs, and local experiences with the BMP CHALLENGE and/or water quality credit trading.

Workshops aim to be incorporated with "farm day" or "ag day" in-field training sessions, led by BMP CHALLENGE trainers (see Trainer page for contact information).

Materials

Below is a listing of previous materials, by event, used during publication and presentation of previous workshops and talks. The materials listed are not for direct publication. Authorization is requested before use elsewhere.

Past Workshops

Tuesday, August 5, 2008: Water Quality Credit Trading: Cost Reduction Opportunities for Wastewater Treatment Operators. Holiday Inn and Suites, St. Cloud, MN

Agenda

Presentations:

Overview of the Clean Water Act-Jim Klang, Senior Project Engineer, Kieser & Associates.

Water Quality Credit Trading 101: Including National Examples-Mark Keiser, Senior Scientist, Kieser & Associates.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Pending Statewide Rules on Water Quality Trading-Marco Graziani, Minnesota Pollution

Control Agency (MPCA).

Agricultures Role: The Farm Bill and Producer Economics-Tom Green, President of Aglfex.

Agriculture and Water Quality Credit Trading-Brian Brandt, Director of Risk Management for American Farmland Trust.

Thursday, January 10, 2008: Minnesota BMP CHALLENGE & Water Quality Trading Workshop, Redwood Falls Inn, Redwood Falls, MN

Agenda

Map

Presentations:

Minnesota River Watershed: Opportunities for Progress - Dr. Shannon Fisher, Director, MN River Board/MSU Water

Resources Center

BMP CHALLENGE & Water Quality Trading: Opportunities for Farmer, Advisors and Educators - Mr. Brian Brandt,

Director, American Farmland Trust Agricultural Conservation Innovation Center

Water Quality Trading 101 - Mr. Jim Klang, PE, Senior Project Scientist, Kieser & Associates, LLC

Water Quality Trading Rule Development in Minnesota - Mr. Marco Graziani, Pollution Control Specialist, Minnesota

Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

Minnesota Nutrient Management Initiative - Mr. Brian Williams, Water Planning Coordinator, MN Dept. of Agriculture

Looking Under the Hood at the BMP CHALLENGE: Understanding the Mechanics - Mr. Brian Brandt, Director,

American Farmland Trust Agricultural Conservation Innovation Center

Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 10:00 am -2:00 pm: Minnesota BMP CHALLENGE & Water Quality Trading Workshop, Holiday Inn, Alexandria, MN

Agenda

Map

Presentations:

BMP CHALLENGE & Water Quality Trading: Opportunities for Farmer, Advisors and Educators - Mr. Brian Brandt,

Director, American Farmland Trust Agricultural Conservation Innovation Center

Water Quality Trading 101 - Mr. Jim Klang, PE, Senior Project Scientist, Kieser & Associates, LLC

Water Quality Trading Rule Development in Minnesota - Mr. Marco Graziani, Pollution Control Specialist, Minnesota

Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

Looking Under the Hood at the BMP CHALLENGE: Understanding the Mechanics - Mr. Brian Brandt, Director,

American Farmland Trust Agricultural Conservation Innovation Center

Sauk River Watershed District - Lynn Nelson, BMP Program Data Analysis, Sauk River Watershed Partnership

Monday, November 26, 2007, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Minnesota BMP CHALLENGE & Water Quality Trading Workshop, Cabela's Retail Store, Owatonna, MN

* Registration Fee: $29 (Lunch will be provided)

* 2.0 CCA Continuing Education credits are available to MN Certified Crop Advisors attending this workshop (1.0 NM credits, 1.0 SW credits)

* Attention MN professional engineers: "The Minnesota Board [of AELSLAGID] does not pre-approve courses and activities, however to the best of our knowledge this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements outlined in MN Statute 326.107. Final discretion is up to the Board." For more information please go to the AELSLAGID Continuing Education web page.

Informational Flyer

Agenda

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Presentations:

Minnesota River Watershed: Opportunities for Progress - Dr. Shannon Fisher, Director, MN River Board/MSU Water

Resources Center

BMP CHALLENGE & Water Quality Trading: Opportunities for Farmer, Advisors and Educators - Dr. Tom Green,

CCA and President, IPM Institute of North America and Agflex

Water Quality Trading 101 - Mr. Jim Klang, PE, Senior Project Scientist, Kieser & Associates, LLC

Water Quality Trading Rule Development in Minnesota - Mr. Marco Graziani, Pollution Control Specialist, Minnesota

Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

Minnesota Nutrient Management Initiative - Mr. Brian Williams, Water Planning Coordinator, MN Dept. of Agriculture

Looking Under the Hood at the BMP CHALLENGE: Understanding the Mechanics - Mr. Brian Brandt, Director,

American Farmland Trust Agricultural Conservation Innovation Center

Experience with the BMP CHALLENGE in Minnesota - Mr. Dave Legvold, Executive Director, Cannon River

Watershed Partnership

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