Indiana 4R Certification-十博体育版

Indiana 4R Certification

Over the last three years, the Agribusiness Council of Indiana has been researching, 研究, 寻求输入, 和 discussing with its members the implementation of a 4R certification program in Indiana. After many discussions, ACI determined that collaborating with the Indiana Agricultural Nutrient Alliance (IANA) would help propel the program forward. With the invaluable assistance of Ben Wicker, executive director of IANA, ACI is created a framework for the new Indiana 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. 的 program launched on November 20, 2020.

什么是4R ??

的 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program is a voluntary program for ACI members that encourages agricultural retailers 和 independent crop consultants to adopt proven best practices through the 4Rs - which refers to using the Right Source of Nutrients 在 正确的比例 和 正确的时间 在 正确的地方. This approach provides a science-based framework for plant nutrition management 和 sustained crop production, while considering specific individual farms' needs. It is a proactive, responsible commitment aimed 在 long-term improvement of water quality. With roots 在 Western Lake Erie Basin, the program has exp和ed internationally, adopted by states 在 U.S. 和 Canadian provinces. Indiana will be the first "I" state to launch the 4R program! 的 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program is governed internationally be the Global 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Council (Global 4R NSCC) Governance Committee. Find more information about this committee 在这里.

How does a retailer become 4R Certified?

的 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program occurs on a 3-year certification cycle w在这里 a retail location is audited on a set of st和ards developed by the Nutrient Stewardship Council. This set of st和ards outlines best practices (program requirements) to be implemented. Each requirement is evaluated each audit period by a private, third party auditor via an in-person audit to earn or maintain certification. Depending on the services provided by the Nutrient Service Provider, some criteria will not be applicable. T在这里 are three sections to the Program which include:

Initial Training 和 Ongoing Education;
Monitoring of 4R Implementation; 和
Nutrient Recommendations 和 Application.

Indiana's specific 4R Certification St和ards are finalized 和 can be read 在这里. To read more on the general 4R Program auditable requirements, which were incorporated into the Indiana st和ards, 点击 在这里.

获得4R认证

What is the NSC 和 who is on it?

的 Nutrient Stewardship Council is an ACI committee formed to oversee 和 govern the Indiana 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. 的ir mission is to develop an auditable nutrient stewardship certification program encouraging responsible commitment by nutrient service providers aimed 在 long-term improvement of water quality 在 Mississippi River Watershed 和 other surrounding waterways. 的 following individuals comprise the Indiana 4R NSC:

Mike Dunn, Chair - 的 Nature Conservancy
Ryan Lee - Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC
Matt Pearson - Office of the Indiana State Chemist
Danny Greene - Greene Crop Consulting, Inc.
Kevin McGuire - Co-Alliance LLP
Robert Mullen - Nutrien
Jill Reinhart - USDA Natural 资源 Conservation Service
Jim Camberato - Purdue University
Jennifer Thum - Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Sally Flis - 的 Fertilizer Institute
Adam Lovelace - 的 Andersons, Inc.
George Kakasuleff - Kakasuleff Farms
Adam Herges - 的 Mosaic Company
Amy Cornell - Agribusiness Council of Indiana

What is a Pilot Audit Program 和 who participated?

的 Agribusiness Council of Indiana knew th在 best way to ensure this program was a success was to "try out" the 4R Certification St和ard with some Indiana retailer locations. Four ACI member companies generously agreed to take part in a pilot audit to assist in this endeavor. Thank you to the following participants: