Feedlot Program Fact Sheet |
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The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District has been assisting landowners with feedlot issues since the early 1970's. In the mid seventies the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (M.P.C.A.) Feedlot Division was developed to oversee feedlot issues within the State of Minnesota. Grant money was rewarded to the Scott Soil and Water Conservation Service in 1994 to conduct a countywide level three feedlot inventory. This inventory was completed in 1997 and has been annually updated to bring the districts feedlot inventory to its present status What is the Feedlot Program The feedlot program was developed to provide assistance to Scott County landowners with the distribution of feedlot permit applications; review completed applications for accuracy and maintains records on status of feedlots in Scott County. All feedlot operators with 10 or more animal units are reviewed and entered into the database. Feedlot operators with a pollution rating are eligible for cost-share dollars to upgrade their system to meet M.P.C.A. requirements. Who's Eligible All landowners within Scott County are eligible for the program services. Any concerns or complaints regarding feedlots in Scott County is handled by the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District. Feedlot Program Goal The primary goal of the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Feedlot Program is to have all feedlots in the county in compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Environmental Protection Agency by 2010. Along with feedlot compliance another goal of the district is to have Manure Application Plans for all feedlot operations within Scott County. Program Purpose The purpose of the program is to assist feedlot operators in complying with Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency feedlot rules and regulations. Technical assistance is available to landowners to help them comply with all state and federal feedlot regulations. Along with the services mentioned above, the district maintains an up to date feedlot database of all active feedlots and operations in the county. Confidentiality Statement The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District, Supervisors and staff have vowed to keep all potential pollution rates of all feedlots in Scott County confidential. No district representative will turn in potentially polluting feedlots to the M.P.C.A.; but rather will work with the individual by explaining options for continued use of the feedlot and pollution abatement systems.
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Financial Assistance for Pollution Abatement Environmental Quality Incentive Program - EQIP provides cost-share funds to pay up to 75% of the cost to implement conservation practices as well as management practices. The maximum payment for EQIP is $50,000.00 over the life of the contract. To qualify for assistance through EQIP, a producer must agree to implement practices through a long-term agreement covering between 5 and 10 years. This agreement must address the resource concerns identified both by producer and by the agency personnel providing technical assistance. Water Quality Cost-Share Program - Projects eligible for the program include diversions, storm water control systems and animal waste control systems. The maximum cost-share per person per practice is 75% of the estimated cost not to exceed $10,000.00 for animal waste control systems. Water Quality Cost-Share Program - Projects eligible for the program include diversions, storm water control systems and animal waste control systems. The maximum cost-share per person per practice is 75% of the estimated cost not to exceed $10,000.00 for animal waste control systems. Twin City Water Quality Initiative Grant - Cost-share assistance is available through this program for upgrading animal confinement facilities that do not meet MPCA regulations. The cost-share rate on control measures to reduce feedlot runoff to acceptable levels is 75%. The maximum payment per landowner is $10,000.00 per practice. State Revolving Fund Loan Program - Administered by the SWCD in cooperation with Scott County, low interest loans are available to farmers and rural landowners in Scott County to bring their livestock holding facilities into conformance with water quality standards. Low interest loans of 3 percent interest plus 1/2 percent origination fee are available for livestock holding facilities and agricultural waste management projects. For more information please contact Scott Schneider at (952)492-5417 or e-mail at SSchneider@co.scott.mn.us. |
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