Lewis County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 1042 - Chemical Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1042.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics |
| 1042.5) | 30 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
| 1042.6) | 60 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
| 1042.7) | 10 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
| 1042.2) | 30 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
| 1042.1) | 35 |
Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment |
| 1042.4) | 40 |
Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc. |
Success Stories
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education
Author: Philip Konopka
Major Program: Chemical Management
Throughout the year our local Farm Supplies Stores support our Extension programs with monetary donations, supplies and advertisements which makes them great community partners. In order to sell chemicals and do commercial jobs with chemicals those business must have a staff member with a Commercial Pesticide License. Kentucky State law mandates that everyone with this license must receive continuing educational hours, 9 General and 3 Specific hours every three years.As a way of saying thanks to
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