Author: Chad Allen
Planning Unit: Floyd County CES
Major Program: Chemical Management
Plan of Work: Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
Outcome: Initial Outcome
On May 17th, 2024, the Floyd County extension office held a private pesticide applicator training to educate participates on proper application, disposal, restrictions, mixtures, and labels on restricted chemicals that may be used with this license and how it affects the environment. We had 10 people attend this 3-hour session and all were awarded their 3-year license at the end of the class.
The improvement in understanding from the start to the end of the session is summarized below.
Understanding Before Training:
Understanding After Training:
This shows the effectiveness of the training in enhancing the participants’ knowledge and skills in pesticide application, which will ultimately contribute to environmental protection. These classes will be held yearly to continue educating individuals on these important topics.
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