Iowa Administrative Code

The pesticide advisory committee was created by Iowa Code chapter 206 and is charged with the responsibility of assisting the secretary in obtaining scientific data and coordinating agricultural chemical regulatory, enforcement, research and educational functions of the state. 48…

Staff assistance is provided through the department of agriculture and land stewardship as designated by the secretary of agriculture.

The pesticide advisory committee may solicit input from advisors without restriction as determined by the committee.

The pesticide advisory committee meets annually to elect a chairperson but may meet at other times as directed by the secretary or designee. Meetings may be called by the chairperson or on request by four members of the committee. All committee meetings shall comply with Iowa Cod…

All public records of the committee are available for public inspection during business hours. Requests to obtain records may be made by mail, by telephone or in person to the secretary’s office, department of agriculture and land stewardship. Minutes of the committee meetings ma…

The pesticide advisory committee shall submit an annual budget to the secretary of agriculture.

The pesticide advisory committee shall meet at least once annually to review pesticide applicator certification instructional courses and examinations. The purpose of the annual review is to discuss topics of current concern that may be incorporated in pesticide applicator instru…

When used in this chapter: “Bulk dry animal nutrient product” or “bulk product” means an animal nutrient product delivered to a purchaser in bulk form to which a label cannot be attached. “Business” means a commercial enterprise. “Church” means a religious institution. “Commercia…

A person who distributes a bulk dry animal nutrient product in this state must first obtain a license from the department. A license application must be submitted to the department, on a form furnished by the department, according to procedures required by the department. A licen…

Each bulk dry animal nutrient shall be registered before being distributed in this state. The application for registration shall be submitted to the department on forms furnished by the department and shall be accompanied by a label which contains information as provided in Iowa …

Additional plant food nutrients, besides nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, when mentioned in any form or manner, shall be registered and shall be guaranteed. Guarantees shall be made on the elemental basis. The minimum percentages which will be accepted for registration are as …

Any bulk dry animal nutrient distributed in this state must be accompanied by a form, furnished by the department, which contains all information required by Iowa Code section 200A.7. The distribution statement must be provided to the purchaser before possession of bulk dry anima…

Any person required to be licensed to distribute bulk dry animal nutrients in this state shall file distribution reports on forms furnished by the department as required by Iowa Code section 200A.8.

A distributor storing bulk dry animal nutrients shall meet the following storage requirements: 1. Bulk dry animal nutrients shall not be stored in a manner which pollutes the waters of the state. 2. Bulk dry animal nutrients shall not be stored in a grassed waterway. 3. Bulk dry …

Distributors of bulk dry animal nutrients who are confinement feeding operations must comply with rules 567—65.16(459,459B) and 567—65.17(459,459B) and 567—paragraph 65.3(3)“g.” For the volume of bulk dry animal nutrients to be sold or removed from control of the distributor, the…

land stewardship (hereinafter referred to as “the department”).

5.10(2) is deleted and subsequent subrules are renumbered.

5.11(1) In lieu of the words “(specify the office and address)” insert “the Secretary of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Wallace State Office Building, East Ninth and Grand, Des Moines, Iowa 50319”.

5.13(2) In lieu of the words “(agency head)” insert “secretary of agriculture”. These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 17A as amended by 1998 Iowa Acts, chapter 1202, and Iowa Code chapter 159. [Filed emergency 7/8/88 after Notice 6/1/88—published 7/27/88, effect…

5.3(2) In lieu of the words “(commission, board, council, director)” insert “secretary of agriculture”.

5.4(3) In lieu of the words “(specify time period)” insert “one year”.

5.5(1) In lieu of the words “(identify office and address)” insert “the Secretary of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Wallace State Office Building, East Ninth and Grand, Des Moines, Iowa 50319”. 5.5(5) In lieu of the words “(designate office and telep…

5.6(2) In lieu of the words “(designate office)” insert “the secretary of agriculture’s office”.

This chapter establishes procedures to govern the administration of a farmers’ market special supplemental food program by the department of agriculture and land stewardship for implementing the applicable agreement and guidelines set forth by the United States Department of Agri…

A certified vendor shall be responsible for, at a minimum, all of the following: 50.10(1) Beginning each market day with at least 20 percent of all products for sale or display in a certified vendor stall as eligible foods, having personally grown a majority of the eligible foods…

50.11(1) A warning may be the sanction for minor violations such as, but not limited to: a. Failing to appropriately display the certified vendor sign with the current year certification sticker. b. Conducting Iowa FMNP transactions at locations not authorized by the department o…

A certified vendor who wishes to appeal a sanction made by the department that resulted in a suspension or disqualification may make a written request for administrative appeal to the department’s Iowa FMNP director. This appeal must be made within 15 days of receipt of sanction …

50.13(1) Submission of vendor application. All applications shall be submitted no later than one month preceding the last date on which vouchers may be used by recipients at an authorized farmers’ market/farmstand/CSA. 50.13(2) Recipient voucher usage expiration. Vouchers shall b…

If any provision of a rule or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the rule that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and, to this end, the provisions…

For the purposes of this chapter: “Application” means a request made by an individual to the department for vendor certification or farmers’ market/farmstand authorization in the Iowa FMNP on a form provided by the agricultural diversification and market development bureau of the…

50.4(1) The program shall be administered by the secretary or by the secretary’s designee. 50.4(2) The department shall maintain all conditions as outlined in the farmers’ market nutrition program/senior farmers’ market nutrition program state plan submitted to USDA-FNS. [ARC 788…

50.5(1) Iowa department of health and human services WIC client screening processes and records shall provide the basis for identifying recipients eligible for receipt of WIC FMNP vouchers. The department may contract with local agencies to certify eligible recipients and distrib…

Recipients shall be responsible for, but not limited to, all of the following: 1. Qualifying under Iowa FMNP guidelines. 2. Ensuring that the certified vendor is present when exchanging vouchers for eligible foods and surrendering voucher(s) to the certified vendor at the time of…

Sanctions for violations of Iowa FMNP procedures and rules applicable to an Iowa FMNP recipient are based on the severity and nature of the violations observed and the recipient’s history of violations. 50.7(1) A warning may be the sanction for minor violations such as, but not l…

50.8(1) Authorized farmers’ markets shall: a. Annually submit an application for farmers’ market authorization in a manner outlined by the department. The application shall be submitted by a representative with the legal authority to obligate the farmers’ market and serve as evid…

50.9(1) Vendor certification shall not be in effect and vouchers shall not be accepted until the applicant receives a certified vendor identification sign and a notice of certification. 50.9(2) Vendor certification expires at the end of each year of issuance. Individuals must ann…

The purpose of the farm-to-school fund is to assist schools and school districts in purchasing food locally grown or produced by Iowa farmers to serve in school meals or as snacks. [ARC 6217C, IAB 2/23/22, effective 3/30/22]

“Department” means the department of agriculture and land stewardship. “Food product” means a perishable or nonperishable product derived from processing a food commodity to be fit for human consumption, including but not limited to cuts of meat, poultry, or fish; shelled aquatic…

To participate in the farm-to-school program, schools must register with the department each school year. A school may apply to the department at any time during the school year. [ARC 6217C, IAB 2/23/22, effective 3/30/22]

51.4(1) Schools may be reimbursed for the purchase of a food product if either of the following applies: a. The food product was produced by a farm source located in this state. b. If the school district shares a border with another state, or the school is part of a school distri…

51.5(1) Participating schools or districts must submit a request for reimbursement to the department, and proof of purchase must be provided at that time. 51.5(2) The department will reimburse $1 for every $3 spent by the school or school district, up to $1,000, as funds are avai…

“Department” means the Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship. “Food item” means any of the following: 1. A perishable item derived from an agricultural commodity, or processed from an agricultural commodity, that is fit for human consumption. 2. Honey produced from …

52.2(1) Authority of determination. The department has the sole authority in determining the eligibility of a product for participation in the program. 52.2(2) General product qualifications. Except as specified in this chapter, products must meet or exceed the following criteria…

For purposes of this division: “Agreement” means a contract for financial assistance under the program describing the terms on which the financial assistance is to be provided. “Applicant” means a person applying for assistance under the program. This includes but is not limited …

52.21(1) Eligible applicants. To be eligible for a grant under the program, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements: a. Be an individual, business, agricultural cooperative, nonprofit organization, or local government. b. Be in good standing with the state of Io…

52.22(1) The department will establish a uniform application process and make information about applying available on its website. 52.22(2) Applications will only be accepted during the times established by the department. Late submissions will not be accepted. An individual, bus…

52.23(1) Application scoring. A scoring committee will be established by the department to evaluate applications on a scale of 0 to 100. Projects receiving a score below 70 will not be considered. 52.23(2) Scoring criteria. The department will use the following criteria to evalua…