Chemical Management Major Program

2117

Total Hours

Contributed.

4784

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

24

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

5

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics

18

Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal

472

Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals

521

Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs

134

Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance

308

Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment

325

Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc.

25

Stories Behind the Numbers

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    The Rinse and Return Program is coordinated with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture with local Cooperative Extension Service Offices throughout Kentucky. It is a recycling program that allows... Read More

  • Weed resistance evaluation

    During the past couple of years, concern has grown that a population of herbicide-resistant Johnsongrass existed within the county. We were contacted by a farm to investigate whether this was in fact ... Read More

  • Southern Kentucky Commercial Pesticide Program

    Application of crop protection chemicals and lawn/landscape chemicals is an important industry in South Central Kentucky. Professional applicators must receive training to stay current on issues, pest... Read More

  • Pesticide CEU Update

    Each fall, the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service hosts a meeting for commercial pesticide applicators to help them receive Continuing Education Units so that they can keep their lice... Read More

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