1042 - Chemical Management | ||
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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. |
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