Event Offers DEC Credits

Event Details

Date

January 12, 2021

Time

9am-10:50am

Location

Zoom

Cost

$20.00
(additional attendee $20.00 ea.)

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program


CORE Pesticide Training & DEC Recertification Credits

January 12, 2021


CORE Pesticide Training & DEC Recertification Credits
January 12, 2021

Pre-registration is required by noon the day before each class.

Cost: Each class registration is $20.00

Register online
-or-
for questions, contact Josh Putman:
jap473@cornell.edu
716-490-5572


Training classes will be held: 9am - 10:50am
Online via ZOOM

Topics Include:
• Pesticide Application Certification
• State Laws and Regulations
• Federal Pesticide Laws
• Toxicity of Pesticides
• Residue, Tolerance and Registration
• Ecology and Environmental Considerations
• Safety Precautions
• Personal Protection for the Applicator and Worker
• Symptoms of Pesticide Positioning
• First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning

Integrated Pest Management
• Pests
• Types of Pesticides
• The Label
• Formulations
• Filling and mixing
• Calculations for Mixing Pesticides
• Equipment
• Calibration
• Weather-Wise Application
• Disposal
• Storage
• Record Keeping
• Liability

**CORE and category training manuals are available through the Cornell Store or Call (800) 624-4080

Please have your applicator license ready to present prior to each training.

1.75 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category pending approval!

Participants looking to receive their applicators license must have experience working on their own farm, or through employment on another farm.

This training DOES NOT qualify for the 30 hour pre-test commercial training.





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