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| 1041 - Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1041.1) | 37 |
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) | 0 |
Number of producers who plan to train workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
| 1041.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who trained workers in worker protection standards (WPS) |
| 1041.5) | 12 |
Number of producers who plan on making changes to their farm’s chemical handling, storage and disposal practices |
| 1041.6) | 13 |
Number of producers who changed aspects of their farm’s chemical handling, storage, and disposal practices |
| 1041.7) | 0 |
Number of producers with plans to communicate with neighbors around their farm about pesticide sensitive areas |
| 1041.8) | 2 |
Number of producers who communicated with neighbors/users of pesticide-sensitive areas around their farm |
| 1041.9) | 4 |
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) | 3 |
Number of producers who improved spray application record keeping, including posting signage |
Author: Garrard Coffey
Major Program: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
Noxious (or invasive) weeds can significantly decrease pasture production by taking nutrients away from grasses and shading. In recent years it has been very prolific and has caused major damage to pasture fields.In the spring of 2019, in conjunction with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, a demonstration program for controlling noxious weeds was offered in Rockcastle County. The collaboration included three farms who increased their knowledge how to properly calibrate sprayers, properly mi
