Governor Walz has announced a goal of enrolling one million acres into Minnesota’s Ag Water Quality Certification Program by the end of 2022.
Currently, more than 675,000 acres are enrolled.
“This program connects farmers with local conservation district experts to identify and mitigate any risk to water quality. After being certified, each farm is deemed in compliance with water quality laws and regulations for ten years.”
During a video message, Walz said there are also financial benefits for farmers.