Government Relations Committee, continued... Per MDA: “Food processing residuals are generated during the pro-
duction and processing of food products such as milk and poultry. New legislation, which took eff ect July 1, 2024, requires the department to oversee the transport, storage, and land application of food processing residuals on Maryland farms as a nutrient source. People who engage in these activities must fi rst obtain a permit from the department. T e new rules are designed to ensure that FPRs are managed to protect air and water quality.” If you are a Maryland farmer who uses FPRs, here’s what you need to
know and do. A Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit is required if you plan
to transport, store, or land apply FPRs on Maryland farmland. A separate permit is required for each activity (transport, storage or
spreading). Permit holders are required to post a bond to ensure compliance. Applications for transport and storage received by November 15 to be
issued by January 1. Farmers who have submitted their applications by November 15 may
continue to transport or store FPRs until the permit determination has been made Applications for land application of FPRs are due to the department
by January 15. Permits will be issued by March 1, when land application of nutrient sources resumes. All FPRs must be applied to fi elds following Maryland’s nutrient man-
agement regulations. Nutrient management staff will be making site and fi eld inspections to ensure compliance. For more information on the new regulations, please visit
mda.mary-
land.gov/conservation. To request a permit application, please contact: Dwight Dotterer, Administrator, Nutrient Management Program, Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5877 or
dwight.dot-
terer@maryland.gov.
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