DEC License CORE Training Series (BELMONT)
Event Details
Date
February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 3, 2024
Time
1:15pm - 4:15pm
Location
CCE Allegany County
5435 County Road 48
Belmont, NY 14813
Host
CCE Allegany & CCE Cattaraugus & SWNYDLFC Team & Cornell Vegetable Team
Kelly Bourne
585.268.7644 x 10
email Kelly Bourne

DEC Pesticide Applicator License Training Series
This series consists of 5 classes. Classes are on Wednesdays (2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27 & 4/3) from 1:15pm - 4:15pm
- We are taking registration for people seeking recertification credits on 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, and 4/3.
- Fee is $25, payable at the door (cash/check)
- Recert attendees should bring their CORE manuals
- Folks need to call the Catt office for Randolph or Allegany office for Belmont
Credits and categories:
3/6: Pesticides in the Environment and Category 21, 23 Review - 1.0 CORE, 1.25 in 21, 23
3/13: Using Pesticides Safely - 2.75 CORE
3/27: Making Sense of Pesticide Labels & Safe Storage/Transport - 2.0 CORE
4/3: Sprayer Calibration - 2.75 CORE
Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County in Belmont, NY
The attached flyer has details and registration form.
For more information contact: Kelly Bourne | 585.268.7644 ext. 10 | klb288@cornell.edu
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