The cost-share is a reimbursement program, so you must purchase the safety equipment first and then submit your proof of purchase with your application. If you’re not sure that the equipment you are interested in buying qualifies, please ask us to get confirmation that it is an eligible item.
We need to know what you bought and when. We can accept detailed invoices or itemized receipts that describe what was purchased. If the invoice or receipt doesn’t have a zero balance, we need something that shows how and when payment was made (e.g. bank statement, cleared check, credit card statement with sensitive information removed or covered). Hand-written zero-balance receipts or invoices require this additional proof of payment.
We need to know what you bought and when. We can accept detailed invoices or itemized receipts that describe what was purchased. If the invoice or receipt doesn’t have a zero balance, we need something that shows how and when payment was made (e.g. bank statement, cleared check, credit card statement with sensitive information removed or covered). Hand-written zero-balance receipts or invoices require this additional proof of payment.
No, the maximum reimbursement per bin or silo is $400.
No, the maximum reimbursement per bin or silo is $400.
What is your educational training and background?
I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota Veterinary School. I worked in private practice for about ten years, mainly in Dairy production, before joining the MDA.
How did you end up in a food safety career?
Growing up on a farm and involved in agriculture, veterinary medicine and food safety were a perfect fit with my interests.
What is your favorite part about working for the Drug Residue Prevention Program?
I appreciate having great colleagues at the MDA and like getting out on farms to meet with the producers who deal with animal and food safety every day.
What is the best piece of advice you have for livestock producers working with antibiotics?
Work with your veterinarian and ask questions. Antibiotic stewardship is everyone’s responsibility, and it continues to evolve.
What is your educational training and background?
I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota Veterinary School. I worked in private practice for about ten years, mainly in Dairy production, before joining the MDA.
How did you end up in a food safety career?
Growing up on a farm and involved in agriculture, veterinary medicine and food safety were a perfect fit with my interests.
What is your favorite part about working for the Drug Residue Prevention Program?
I appreciate having great colleagues at the MDA and like getting out on farms to meet with the producers who deal with animal and food safety every day.
What is the best piece of advice you have for livestock producers working with antibiotics?
Work with your veterinarian and ask questions. Antibiotic stewardship is everyone’s responsibility, and it continues to evolve.