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| 1041 - Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1041.1) | 78 |
Number of producers who plan to complete the Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Training |
| 1041.2) | 215 |
Number of producers who successfully completed Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Training |
| 1041.3) | 5 |
Number of producers who plan to train workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
| 1041.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who trained workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
| 1041.5) | 21 |
Number of producers who plan on making changes to their farm’s chemical handling, storage and disposal practices |
| 1041.6) | 4 |
Number of producers who changed aspects of their farm’s chemical handling, storage, and disposal practices |
| 1041.7) | 211 |
Number of producers with plans to communicate with neighbors around their farm about pesticide sensitive areas |
| 1041.8) | 34 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbors/users of pesticide-sensitive areas around their farm |
| 1041.9) | 28 |
Number of producers who plan to improve spray application record-keeping (including the posting of signage) as a result of participating in this program |
| 1041.10) | 11 |
Number of producers who improved spray application record keeping, including posting signage |
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
Farming is known as the most dangerous occupation. This is especially true of part time farmers who must get the most work done in the limited time they have. Boone County has a large number of part time producers. We have seen our share of pesticide, chainsaw, tractor, livestock and 4 wheeler accidents. The stress of having multiple tasks to perform can lead to mistakes, and cutting corners.Studies at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing show this is a statewide issue for farmers.
