Taylor County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1042 - Chemical Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1042.1) | 0 |
Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment |
| 1042.2) | 57 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
| 1042.3) | 8 |
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. |
| 1042.5) | 57 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
| 1042.6) | 68 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
| 1042.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
Success Stories
Tri-County Commercial CEU course
Author: Kara Back-Campbell
Major Program: Chemical Management
Upon request from participants from last years commercial pesticide CEU training, a virtual Zoom was held this December. The Horticulture agent provided 4 hours of CEU’s via Extension Specialists and a state inspector within categories 3, 10, 12, 18, and 20.13 individuals participated throughout the state, and obtained 4 hours within the listed categories. It was stated by participants that this online option was a very helpful training due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Onli
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