Private and Ag Row Crops Pesticide Exam Prep Class - In-person event

Thu Nov 04 2021 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research & Education Center | Wimauma

UF IFAS Extension Manatee County
Publisher/HostUF IFAS Extension Manatee County
Private and Ag Row Crops Pesticide Exam Prep Class - In-person event
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Attendees will learn the concepts of applying pesticides to ag row crops for the Private & Ag Row Crop pesticide licenses. CEUs available.
About this Event
In-person training
November 4, 2021 1:00pm – 4:00 pm
Presented by Lisa Hickey, Sustainable Ag & Food Systems Agent

The workshop will prepare individuals who will be applying restricted-use pesticides to private land and agricultural row crops or similar commodities for the Private and Ag Row Crop pesticide examinations to acquire respective pesticide licenses. Additionally, the training is for individuals in need of Private and Ag Row Crop CEUs. See additional CEUs at the bottom of this page.


Program content:
  • Details on licensure or recertification for RUP applicators treating agricultural row crops and similar commodities.
  • An understanding of the pesticide label and applicability of its components as well as pesticide labeling.
  • Identification of the commonly found Ag Row Crop and similar commodities pests, signs of the pests, and growth cycles for pest management.
  • An understanding of the different integrated pest management techniques.
  • Human health and safety, and environmental implications of pesticide use.
  • Worker Protection Standards as it applies to pesticide handlers.
  • Pesticide applicator equipment maintenance, calibration methods, and calculation exercises to understand the proper application rate of pesticides on private land and agricultural Ag Row Crops and similar commodities.

Approved CEU's: 2 Chapter 487 CORE, 2 Private, 2 Ag Row Crop, 2 Ag Tree Crop, 2 Demo & Research and 2 Forest
STEP 2: If you will be taking the pesticide exam, you must obtain an exam voucher by "applying for and scheduling" the exam at: https://aesecomm.fdacs.gov/Default.aspx

Click on "apply for exam". This will take you to the Fresh from Florida website where you will complete your information.  Now, return to the main menu, Click on "schedule exam" and complete the county, date and time you wish to take the exam.

You cannot take the exam without the voucher!

Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 7 days prior to the class time.


If you have any questions pertaining to class information or CEUs, please contact Lisa Hickey at 941-722-4524, Ext. 1817 or email [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research & Education Center, 14625 County Road 672, Wimauma, United States

Tickets

USD 25.00 to USD 35.00

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