Pesticide workshop Nov. 4

Published 12:00 am Thursday, October 27, 2011

Cooperative Extension is hosting a Pesticide Workshop for commercial and private applicators. The workshop will focus on properly calibrating sprayers and other equipment and information on case studies and frequently asked question on Friday, Nov. 4. The workshop is 9-11 a.m.
Below is the agenda for the workshop:
9 a.m. ó ěPesticide Case Studies and Frequently Asked Questions,î Eddie Nunn, N.C. Department of Agriculture, and Darrell Blackwelder, Rowan County Extension Director, N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
10 a.m. ó ěApplying Pesticides Correctly with Proper Calibration,î Troy Coggins, County Extension Director, Davidson County Extension Director.
Two hours pesticide recertification credits have been approved for the following subclasses:
(A)Aquatic (K)Ag Pest – Animal (B) Public Health (L) Ornamental & Turf (T) Wood Treatment (G) Forest (M) Seed Treatment (D) Dealer (H) Right-of-Way (N) Demonstration & Research (I) Regulatory (O) Ag Pest – Plant (X) Private.
This workshop is especially important to both private and commercial pesticide applicators as well as those who sell and distribute pesticides. Space is limited, so it is important to reserve your space.
Contact Cooperative Extension at 704-216-8981 or e-mail darrell_blackwelder@ ncsu.edu by Thursday, Nov. 3.