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This concurrent resolution recognizes the Delaware Nutrient Management Program and Commission, established in 1999, which is responsible for managing nutrient generation and application to protect Delaware's water quality and support agricultural communities. The resolution highlights the commission's educational approach to regulation, which involves overseeing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in partnership with the Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and under the authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program requires farmers meeting certain thresholds to obtain and maintain certification and follow a Nutrient Management Plan, and collaborates with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension to provide educational resources and promote best management practices. With a high compliance rate of 86% among regulated farms, achieved through routine inspections and complaint resolution, the resolution commends the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission and Program for their efforts and encourages them to continue their important work.