Crittenden County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1042 - Chemical Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1042.1) | 21 |
Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment |
| 1042.2) | 4 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
| 1042.7) | 3 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
| 1042.6) | 21 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
| 1042.5) | 21 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
| 1042.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics |
| 1042.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc. |
Success Stories
Pesticide Applicator Training on the Farm
Author: Dee Heimgartner
Major Program: Chemical Management
A local farm wanted to have some of their workers trained in pesticide application. The farm business manager contacted ANR Agent Dee Heimgartner about providing private pesticide applicator training to the workers. The two decided it would be easier for the agent to do the training at the farm. The agent was able to train 15 workers on pesticide safety, personal protective equipment, sprayer calibrations and proper cleaning of spray equipment. The farm manager stated that it was so much easier
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