Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-6D-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule describes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture' certification program for persons that prepare and update nutrient management plans. When a nutrient management plan is prepared for a farm, it indicates how essential primary nutrients, that is, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, are to be annually managed on farm fields for crop or forage production and for the protection of water quality. Plans contain recommendations to farmers based on expected crop yield, existing nutrient levels in the soil, organic residuals, recommend stored manures, bio-solids and compost, optimum timing and placement of nutrients, environmental protection and normal farming practices such as liming, tillage, equipment calibration and crop rotation. The Department shall certify qualified persons to prepare these plans.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code '19-15-12.1.3. Filing Date. -- April 19, 2012.1.4. Effective Date. -- July 1, 2012.