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| 1042 - Chemical Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1042.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc. |
| 1042.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics |
| 1042.1) | 10 |
Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment |
| 1042.2) | 0 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
| 1042.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
| 1042.6) | 20 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
| 1042.5) | 0 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
Author: Anthony Tackett
Major Program: Chemical Management
Everyday business processes had to be completely rethought during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even routine Extension programs had to be re-tooled to comply with all necessary University safety guidelines. One program that had to be extensively modified was the annual training program for the Private Pesticide Applicators certification series. This program is held in cooperation between the University of Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and local County Extension Offices
