Sigford and other critics say the program is weak for another reason — it's voluntary, not mandatory. In the memorandum of understanding that launched the program, Gov. Dayton and federal Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it would "support state ...
"Unfortunately, we have a bigger environmental problem than we had a quarter of a century ago," Sigford said. "It's time to move from purely voluntary to regulatory, to develop some practices that actually work and require them to be employed in ...
Sigford, who serves on an advisory group for the agricultural water quality program, said it will help reduce sediment and phosphorus runoff from farm land. But she said it doesn't to enough to fix nitrate pollution and she doubts enough farmers will ...
Author Chris Bradford visited Sigford School to talk about his career. Pictured - Chris Bradford with Amy Bothwell (12) and Louis Baker (12). 12:34 Sunday 01 December 2013. 0. Have your say. Award-winning author Chris Bradford gave pupils a samurai ...