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| 1041 - Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1041.1) | 34 |
Number of producers who plan to complete the Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Training |
| 1041.2) | 31 |
Number of producers who successfully completed Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Training |
| 1041.3) | 4 |
Number of producers who plan to train workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
| 1041.4) | 2 |
Number of producers who trained workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
| 1041.5) | 5 |
Number of producers who plan on making changes to their farm’s chemical handling, storage and disposal practices |
| 1041.6) | 1 |
Number of producers who changed aspects of their farm’s chemical handling, storage, and disposal practices |
| 1041.7) | 19 |
Number of producers with plans to communicate with neighbors around their farm about pesticide sensitive areas |
| 1041.8) | 11 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbors/users of pesticide-sensitive areas around their farm |
| 1041.9) | 32 |
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) | 16 |
Number of producers who improved spray application record keeping, including posting signage |
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Major Program: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
A private applicator is a person certified to use any pesticide, restricted or general use, for purposes of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by him/her or his/her employer. Each year, Agriculture and Natural Resource agents offer private applicator certification trainings throughout the state. Producers must attend an approved training every three years to keep their certification. The County Extension Agents for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Web
