Chemical Management Major Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc. |
621 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics |
533 |
Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment |
2241 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
1597 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
1590 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
3555 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
2422 |
Stories
Commercial Pesticide CEU Program
For the past several years the Fleming County ANR Agent and the Lewis County ANR Agent have teamed up to offer a training for pesticide professionals. This day offered an opportunity to receive CEUs. These CEUs meant that professionals in our area, that held a Commercial Kentucky Pesticide License, could receive training and not have to travel outside the area. Enough CEU hours were offered each year, so that the professionals could meet their recertification needs by attending this training ann...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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