Ohio County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 1042 - Chemical Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1042.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics |
| 1042.5) | 31 |
Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal |
| 1042.6) | 31 |
Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals |
| 1042.7) | 5 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs |
| 1042.2) | 31 |
Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance |
| 1042.1) | 31 |
Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment |
| 1042.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc. |
Success Stories
"Rinse & Return" Pesticide Container Recycling
Author: Gregory Comer
Major Program: Chemical Management
Kentucky farmers purchase hundreds of containers containing pesticides each year. The proper rinsing and disposal of the pesticide containers is critical to:Saving the pesticide user money by cleaning all pesticide from the containerMinimizing the risk of soil, surface water and groundwater contamination with pesticidesAid in avoiding legal problems with improper disposal of containers The “Rinse & Return” Pesticide Container Recycling Program is a voluntary program sponsore
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