8 Broadcaster Press January 3, 2017 www.broadcasteronline.com Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training BROOKINGS, S.D. - An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), is set for January 18, 2017 in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center (100 Fourth St. S.W.). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in Huron. To cover the cost of the event, registration is $50 and includes lunch, breaks and training materials. The program begins at 8:50 a.m. and concludes at approximately 4:45 p.m. Specialists from SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service are offering the training. In the Fall of 2016, the S.D. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources held a contested case hearing for reissuance of the General Water Pollution Control Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. The proposed permit is expected to be finalized in early 2017. The proposed permit requires existing permitted operations to obtain coverage under the proposed permit between one to four years after the General Permit is issued. One of the proposed permit conditions for existing permitted operations is that an onsite representative at- tends an approved environmental training program within the last three years prior to obtaining a new permit. Also, if the person who attended training no longer works at the operation, another representative must attend training within one year. This current training program meets the training requirement of the proposed permit as long as it is attended within three years of obtaining coverage under the new permit. Manure applicators, producers and any other interested individuals who are not currently applying for a permit can also benefit from the information and are encouraged to attend. Certified Crop Advisor credits are available as well. Similar training sessions are planned for July and November 2017. Speaker line-up & presentation details Erin Cortus, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Environmental Quality Engineer will discuss water quality. Bob Thaler, Professor & SDSU Extension Swine Specialist will lead a session on livestock nutrition options for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus content of manure. Jason Roggow, a natural resources engineer with the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Time To Submit Notice Of Intent To Apply For 21st CCLC Grant Funding PIERRE, S.D. – The opportunity to apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, or 21st CCLC, grants will be available soon. The learning centers are intended to assist students from high-poverty and low-performing schools in need of additional support by providing academic enrichment opportunities and activities designed to complement regular school instruction. Funding comes from the federal government in the form of formula grants to the states. The grant application will be online, and applicants must first submit a Notice of Intent to Apply to the South Dakota Department of Education by Jan. 13, 2017. Applicants will then receive the information needed to access the online system. The deadline to apply is March 3. No paper applications will be accepted. The Notice of Intent to Apply and guidelines for filling out the application are now available and can be found at http://www.doe.sd.gov/oatq/21cent.aspx. Grant award amounts range from $50,000 to $150,000 per year, and the length of a grant is five years. While funds are often awarded to schools, other organizations are also eligible to apply. The grants must specifically support programs offered outside of regular school hours. “The programming available to students through 21st Century Community Learning Center grantees is highly engaging,” said Sue Burgard, who oversees the 21st CCLC grant program for the South Dakota Department of Education. “Programming is tailored to community needs and student interests. Receiving tutoring and homework help, gardening, hiking, geocaching and purchasing and assembling care packages for veterans are just a few examples of the things students around our state are doing at their local 21st CCLC sites.” Contact Sue Burgard at sue.burgard@state.sd.us or (605) 773-5238, with questions about the grant application process. Resources, will give an overview of the South Dakota DENR Livestock Permit program. Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist, will discuss managing nitrogen and phosphorus in land applications of manure. Jason Gilb, Conservation Agronomist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will go through nutrient management planning worksheets. John Lentz, Resource Conservationist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will cover implementing conservation practices to improve sustainability. Erin Cortus, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Environmental Quality Engineer will conclude the day's training with a session on air quality and odor "Past attendees of this program have come away with at least one new practice they consider adopting related to land application, livestock feeding, air quality or soil conservation," Cortus said. To register for the training, contact Erin Cortus, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Environmental Quality Engineer at 605.688.5144. SDSU Extension Announces beefSD Class 3 BROOKINGS, S.D. - SDSU Extension announces the new class to participate in beefSD program. The beefSD program is designed to take beginning beef producers through an intensive look at the beef industry and their role in it. Class 3 participants include: Chase and Kelsey Smith, Sturgis; Andy and Lesley Coyle, Spearfish; Todd and Mel Williamson, Newell; Joe and Theresa Bruch, Newell; Jeff and Marci Dell, Nisland; Tucker Jensen, Belle Fourche; Tami Jensen, Belle Fourche; Jace Booth, Timber Lake; Jasper Wipf, Lemmon; Clint and Kelli Doll, Prairie City; Trent and Sydney Turbiville, Buffalo; Daniel Snyder, Piedmont; Andrew and Tacy Snyder, Piedmont; Justin and Tricia Schiferl, Rapid City; Mark Hendrix and Melissa Kelson, Hermosa; Shannon Nagel and Jenny Walker, Ardmore; Ty Cantrell, Philip; Scott their computers, or other devices, and play them whenever and LeeAnna Fitzgerald, Midland; Quin Seymour, and wherever - no internet required. Login can be used Draper; Andy Reis, Reliance; Bryan and Amber Bunker, in the library, at home and on multiple devices. Parental Reliance; Jay and Sarah Meyers, Winner; Ben Pravecek, controls are also available. Winner; Chris and Crystal Olson, Selby; John and Details on how to access Universal Class and OnePlay Ronda Wollman, Pierre; Zeb Husted, Harrold; Nick and may be found at http://onlinelibrary.utah.gov/. Erin Berens, Platte; Terry Pollard and Katie Anderson, About Recorded Books, Inc. Plankinton; Ryan Hauck, Avon; Brandon and Erika GoeRecorded Books is a leading publisher of spoken-word the, Hurley; Cody Stahl, Bridgewater; Jacob Alexander, content. It is the largest independent publisher of audioHenry and Butch and Erin Brenden, Vienna. books and provider of digital media to consumer, retail, The two-year beefSD program includes seven professional, school, library and infotainment markets. The face-to-face meetings that include case studies of company owns an exclusive catalog of more than 27,000 established beef producers who share their business audiobook titles narrated by professional, award-winning knowledge based on the segment of the industry they actors. Recorded Books also provides digital audiobooks are in. and eBooks, as well as other compelling third-party conOther sessions include emphasis on estate transitent, including digital magazines and films. The company tion and marketing. There are two out-of-state trips operates in the United Kingdom through its W. F. Howes that emphasize different segments of the industry subsidiary and in Australia through its Wavesound subsidi- ranging from the feedlot industry through packing, ary. Recorded Books was founded in 1979 and is headquar- wholesale, retail and consumer segments. tered in Prince Frederick, MD. For more information, visit "The goal is to help the participants grow their busirecordedbooks.com. ness and enhance their knowledge of the many sectors of the beef industry," said Ken Olson, Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist. Olson explained that beefSD is a comprehensive program intended to develop improved management • Be wary of telemarketers from the “national enrollment center,” “national healthcare center” or other official- skills in beginning beef producers. sounding names. The federal government will not call "Wise management decision making leads to imselling health insurance. proved profitability, natural resource conservation, • Do not provide Social Security numbers, bank account and rural community viability," he said. details or health information. If a caller pressures to proPeer mentorship vide this information, hang up. New to Class 3 is a peer mentor component. • Never agree to any request to send money over the "The previous classes indicated this was a need and phone. the planning committee worked hard to fill the need," • Purchase insurance through a licensed agent. Do not Olson said. be afraid to ask for his or her license number. If he or she Class 1 and Class 2 alumni are involved as the peer refuses, hang up. • Ask the caller for written information about the policy, mentors and will work with smaller groups of particiincluding premiums, if a sales call is received from someone pants to dive into the components of the program selling health insurance. If he or she refuses, hang up. more deeply. Two health insurance carriers, Avera Health Plan and "The peer mentor component is a great opportunity Sanford Health Plan, were approved by the Division to for me to grow as a manager and share my experience sell individual comprehensive health policies during the and knowledge," said Luke Perman, a peer mentor 2017 open enrollment period that runs from Nov. 1, 2016, from Class 1. "As a peer mentor I also benefit from getthrough Jan. 31, 2017. Any other company offering health ting to learn from others." coverage is not approved to sell comprehensive coverage beefSD is funded by a USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer in South Dakota. and Rancher Development Program grant received by Consumers are advised to get the facts up front, before buying, in order to understand what the policy will and will SDSU Extension. Partners include South Dakota Cattlenot do. Questions or concerns can be directed to the South men, South Dakota Stockgrowers, South Dakota Farm Dakota Division of Insurance Bureau Federation, South Dakota Farmers Union, Dacoat 605-773-3563 or by email tah Bank of Faulkton, First Bank and Trust of Canton, at insurance@state.sd.us. First Interstate Bank of Wall, and Farm Credit Services. Public Library Announces New Digital Resources The Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library, in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the availability of two new electronic resources: Universal Class and OnePlay. Beginning January 1st, patrons will have free access to online continuing education courses and digital gaming through the library’s website, www.vermillionpubliclibrary.org. Universal Class is a comprehensive service offering unlimited access to continuing education courses, covering a broad range of topics. Universal Class offers over 500 courses ranging from accounting and nutrition to reiki and gardening, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). Classes are self-paced and instructor-led, with certified instructors available to answer questions and assess your performance. OnePlay offers a digital gaming service, where users can instantly download and play unlimited Android and PC games for free. OnePlay includes over 2,000 games from more than 75 different publishers. 1500+ PC titles, 500+ Android titles, plus no holds and no waiting. Patrons can download the games they want onto Buyer Beware Of Health Insurance Phone Solicitations The South Dakota Division of Insurance warns consumers not to fall victim to high-pressure sales tactics used by telemarketers offering health insurance coverage. Consumers are encouraged to ask questions about the insurance policy considered for purchase. The plan being offered may be a type of health insurance, but may not be a comprehensive major medical policy that will provide complete health coverage. Some companies soliciting business in South Dakota by telephone assert their policies are approved comprehensive coverage. However, the policies are typically a limited type or short duration product that may not meet the needs of consumers. Consumers should follow these tips if a call is received from anyone attempting to sell health insurance over the phone: • Check dlr.sd.gov/insurance for additional information on carriers selling insurance in South Dakota. • Be aware healthcare.gov is the only official website for the federal Marketplace. The site has information regarding the Affordable Care Act, qualified health plans and comparisons of Marketplace plans. Be cautious of other similar sounding names or websites. • Remember no one offering comprehensive health care coverage will ask if a pre-existing condition exists. 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