Source:  N.C. Cooperative Extension
 

Pesticide Recertification Credit Opportunities   
February 9th, 2011 @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lumberton, NC

There will be 2 Pesticide Meetings held Wednesday, February 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the O. P. Owens Agriculture Center, Highway 72 West, Lumberton. These meetings will provide 2 hours credit toward category V and 2 hours credit toward category X. According to NCDA records, you may need 2 recertification credits in 1 or both of these categories, V and X, to renew your card. These classes will provide those hours for credit. Commercial license holders will also be able to receive 2 hours credit (see below). 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. (2 Hours) – Private applicator category V training for farmers to renew their private applicator certification. This session will include Pesticide Safety and Record Keeping Requirements, Reducing Pesticide Exposure on the Farm and in the Home, and Fundamentals for Mix/Load. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (2 Hours) – Category X training for farmers needing credit for private applicators certification and for dealers and commercial applicators needing credit for N or D classification.

 It is also provided for others needing credits for L who want to learn more about insect identification and control. Topics to be discussed include Insect Identification and Control in Vegetable Gardens and Woody Ornamentals. Call the Extension Center at 671-3276 to register for these meetings. For accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact me at 671-3276.

Event Location
O. P. Owens Agriculture Center
455 Caton Road (Hwy. 72 West)
Lumberton, NC 28360

Contact
Kerrie Roach at (910) 671-3276

Event Sponsor
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center