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| 1041 - Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1041.1) | 60 |
Number of producers who plan to complete the Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Training |
| 1041.2) | 60 |
Number of producers who successfully completed Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Training |
| 1041.3) | 60 |
Number of producers who plan to train workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
| 1041.4) | 60 |
Number of producers who trained workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
| 1041.5) | 60 |
Number of producers who plan on making changes to their farm’s chemical handling, storage and disposal practices |
| 1041.6) | 60 |
Number of producers who changed aspects of their farm’s chemical handling, storage, and disposal practices |
| 1041.7) | 60 |
Number of producers with plans to communicate with neighbors around their farm about pesticide sensitive areas |
| 1041.8) | 60 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbors/users of pesticide-sensitive areas around their farm |
| 1041.9) | 60 |
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) | 60 |
Number of producers who improved spray application record keeping, including posting signage |
Author: Samantha Anderson
Major Program: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton serves as a valuable resource for agricultural activities in western Kentucky. Both commercial scale producers and homeowners can benefit from the services that are offered through the Research and Education Center. An example of the individual impact made by Cooperative Extension personnel was demonstrated through the identification and treatment recommendations for a pest infestation presented by a homeowner. The homeowner s
