1041 - Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests | ||
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1041.2) | 11 |
Number of producers who successfully completed Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Training |
1041.3) | 6 |
Number of producers who plan to train workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
1041.4) | 6 |
Number of producers who trained workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
1041.5) | 3 |
Number of producers who plan on making changes to their farm’s chemical handling, storage and disposal practices |
1041.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who changed aspects of their farm’s chemical handling, storage, and disposal practices |
1041.7) | 0 |
Number of producers with plans to communicate with neighbors around their farm about pesticide sensitive areas |
1041.8) | 0 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbors/users of pesticide-sensitive areas around their farm |
1041.9) | 6 |
Number of producers who plan to improve spray application record-keeping (including the posting of signage) as a result of participating in this program |
1041.1) | 311 |
Number of producers who plan to complete the Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Training |
1041.10) | 6 |
Number of producers who improved spray application record keeping, including posting signage |
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
Providing commercial pesticide training to Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana tri- state residents is a priority for the Boone County Extension Horticulture Program. Misapplication of pesticides and fertilizers has lasting health and pollution effects. Recertification requirements for commercial applicators guarantees their having to attend regular update meetings. Getting pertinent topics addressed at these meetings is a priority. We involve the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Division of Pesti