Extension
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| 1042 - Chemical Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1042.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics |
| 1042.5) | 1 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
| 1042.6) | 1 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
| 1042.7) | 1 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
| 1042.2) | 1 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
| 1042.1) | 0 |
Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment |
| 1042.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc. |
Author: David Embrey
Major Program: Chemical Management
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, pests, techniques, and safety for the products they apply. They need to receive continuing education to maintain their applicator license. The agriculture and horticulture agents around the Mammoth Cave area responded to a need for a commercial training opportunity by developing the SO
