Extension
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| 1056 - Turfgrass | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1056.1) | 60 |
Number of applicators who continued their turfgrass education and received CEU’s to maintain their commercial applicator license |
| 1056.3) | 600 |
Number of acres of turfgrass impacted by extension programming, resources, and/or consulting |
| 1056.5) | 50 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge of best management practices in the maintenance of turfgrass from extension efforts |
| 1056.7) | 40 |
Number of individuals who were able to reduce their turfgrass management inputs (fertilizer, irrigation, and pesticide use) due to extension efforts |
| 1056.9) | 35 |
Number of individuals whose businesses benefited financially due to extension efforts |
Author: Jason Vaughn
Major Program: Turfgrass
New Commercial ApplicatorsA valid commercial pesticide applicator license demonstrates to the state that the holder has the knowledge to handle and apply pesticides accurately and responsibly. To attain a license, applicants must pass a rigorous exam. With an influx of new employees in the green industry, in particular, lawn and landscape services and golf courses, businesses are struggling to get employees who are certified to handle and apply pesticides. The challenge for emp
