Caldwell 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) | 11 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
| 1042.6) | 11 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
| 1042.7) | 26 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
| 1042.2) | 11 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
| 1042.1) | 4 |
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. |
Success Stories
Rinse and Return = Environmental Stewardship
Author: Shane Bogle
Major Program: Chemical Management
Environmentally fiscal producers make a conscience effort to protect our valuable resources when they recycle pesticide containers. Thanks to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Rinse and Return Program, the vast sinkhole and cave riddled topography of Caldwell County no longer contain a stockpile of discarded pesticide jugs. KDA has helped coordinate container collection days and contracted recycling services to counties across the state for over 25 years. The
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