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        1. Find Pesticide, Fertilizer Products
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        1. Clean Water Fund Activities
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  • Plants, Insects
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        12. The Threat
      2. Pest Management
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        3. Pest Surveys
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        5. Research
      3. Plants
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What are badge scanner and lead retrieval services?

Badge scanning is a way for exhibitors to electronically collect and compile leads at an event. It is usually accomplished by purchasing and downloading an app from the event organizer. The app then allows exhibitors to take photos of attendee (buyer) badges with their smart phone or other device and keep all the information in one place. It’s a replacement for sharing business cards, although cards are still used.

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For this program, a Minnesota-based company is an entity that is organized or authorized to do business under the laws of Minnesota and is actively registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State. The entity must maintain a physical presence in the state (such as a headquarters, production site, warehouse, or administrative office) and be in good standing at the time of application and throughout the reimbursement period.

What is a Minnesota-based company?

For this program, a Minnesota-based company is an entity that is organized or authorized to do business under the laws of Minnesota and is actively registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State. The entity must maintain a physical presence in the state (such as a headquarters, production site, warehouse, or administrative office) and be in good standing at the time of application and throughout the reimbursement period.

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  • Apply online and pay application and surcharge fees, these fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. Application fees must be paid prior to testing; test proctors will collect proof of payment prior to administering the exam. When completing the online application include the name, address (physical address and mailing address, if different) and phone number of your employer.  Provide your social security number and date of birth.
  • Certify that the financial requirements are met.
  • Applying in-person or by mail: Confirm that that the testing location can accept payments, if approved by testing location, bring the completed application and payment to the testing appointment.  If the location does not accept payments on behalf of MDA you will need to mail in the application form with payment to the MDA, contact pesticide.licensing@state.mn.us to obtain proof of payment before scheduling an exam.
  • The MDA has partnered with many testing locations throughout the state. Visit Pesticide Testing Locations to schedule an exam.
New Applicators
  • Apply online and pay application and surcharge fees, these fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. Application fees must be paid prior to testing; test proctors will collect proof of payment prior to administering the exam. When completing the online application include the name, address (physical address and mailing address, if different) and phone number of your employer.  Provide your social security number and date of birth.
  • Certify that the financial requirements are met.
  • Applying in-person or by mail: Confirm that that the testing location can accept payments, if approved by testing location, bring the completed application and payment to the testing appointment.  If the location does not accept payments on behalf of MDA you will need to mail in the application form with payment to the MDA, contact pesticide.licensing@state.mn.us to obtain proof of payment before scheduling an exam.
  • The MDA has partnered with many testing locations throughout the state. Visit Pesticide Testing Locations to schedule an exam.
No

Applicators licensed in the pervious calendar year will find renewal instructions on their renewal form. These fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. If the applicator is required to retest, you will need to bring the renewal form and payment or payment receipt to your testing appointment.  To request a duplicate renewal form contact pesticide.licensing@state.mn.us.

Additional Note: applications of fertilizer require a fertilizer license.

Renewing Applicators - licensed in previous calendar year

Applicators licensed in the pervious calendar year will find renewal instructions on their renewal form. These fees and surcharges are non-transferable and nonrefundable. If the applicator is required to retest, you will need to bring the renewal form and payment or payment receipt to your testing appointment.  To request a duplicate renewal form contact pesticide.licensing@state.mn.us.

Additional Note: applications of fertilizer require a fertilizer license.

No

Merchandising is the practice and process of displaying and selling products to customers. Point-of-sale promotions place products and signage in key locations to draw customer attention. When a manufacturer/brand owner grows their market reach and “store count” beyond their ability to effectively manage their products in individual stores, they might contract with another company for help. Contracted merchandising and POS promotion may be provided a broker or an independent entity/company with retail chain relationships.

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