Just a quick note to voice one concern.  I am a veterinarian.  My interest

in this issue is to allow the ag industry to continue without hinderences

from government.  I do not object to the goal of clean water and runoff.  I

would like to see a minimum of hoops for farm operators to jump through to

accheive this goal.  I really think that is in everyones interest.  It adds

to the cost of our food to have lots of red tape. 

I think compliance with the 2001 and 2003 practices will be easy enough and

not costly.  i would object ato the testing of the manure.  That is required

in 2005. Why is this necessary?  Can't you make general catagories and give

it a potency estimate?  Farmers may have some benefit from testing soil so

they should pay for that.  Testing of manure should not be a cost to the

farmer.  I think that step could be eliminated.

 

Also if records are to be kept it should be done at county extension office.

 

I would be interested in your view. 

 

Norman Mett

524 Sixth St

West Concord, MN 55985

 

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