Powell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1042 - Chemical Management
1042.3) 30

Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics

1042.5) 30

Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal

1042.6) 30

Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals

1042.7) 30

Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs

1042.2) 30

Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance

1042.1) 30

Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment

1042.4) 30

Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc.



Success Stories

Continuing a Training Tradition

Author: Jason Vaughn

Major Program: Chemical Management

A valid commercial pesticide applicators license demonstrates to the state as well as citizens that the holder has the knowledge to handle and apply pesticides accurately and responsibly.  In order to maintain that license, applicators must accumulate 12 continuing education hours in a three-year period.  For twenty plus years the Estill County Cooperative Extension Service has hosted the annual East-Central Kentucky Turf Professional Training.  The program was a valuable source o

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