Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Course Set for February 9
Register for spring commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course
Jefferson, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host a Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, February 9, 2022. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa.
The local attendance site is Greene County Extension meeting room. Due to social distancing requirements, preregistration is required. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. The course runs from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Cindy Adamson at the ISU Extension and Outreach Greene County office at 515-386-2138.
The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B,and 1C. Topics covered will include pesticide use and the environment, pesticide labels and comprehension, including restricted entry interval and preharvest interval, and pest management topics.
Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered at this program. Interested participants should bring their CCA number.
Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP.