DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training - CANCELLED
CANCELLED - Specific test areas of concern can be discussed via phone click event for more details
In our region, we will offer "Pre-Exam Coaching" in Orleans County in March to help sprayer operators prepare for the exam.
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
Mail in Registration Form (PDF; 250KB)
Event Details
Date
March 18, 2020
Time
7:45AM Registration, 8AM - NOON
Location
Orleans County Cooperative Extension
12690 Rt 31
Albion, NY 14411
Cost
2 day training : $50.00
(addl attendee $50.00 ea.)
At The Door Price
DEC Certified Applicator EXAM - bring check made out to DEC day of exam : $100.00
You MUST REGISTER with DEC to take exam.
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramJanet van Zoeren
585-797-8368
email Janet van Zoeren
DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
CANCELLED - Specific test areas of concern can be discussed via phone with Janet van Zoeren at 585-797-8368.
This event will not be rescheduled.
Join agriculture specialist Mike Stanyard from the NWNY Team and Janet van Zoeren of the LOF Program as they review core concepts and commodity specific items in preparation for the Pesticide Applicator exam. This pre-exam training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
All participants will need to have the most recent Core Manual (3rd Edition) and Category Manuals. Register by March 2nd to ensure manuals are available for the training.
Exam to be held on 24 March at 9am at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension, $100 check payable to NYDEC to Exam, and you must register with DEC for the exam.
Additional details about the exam https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/ev...
Event Details
Date
March 20, 2020
Time
7:45AM Registration, 8AM - NOON
Location
Orleans County Cooperative Extension
12690 Route 31
Albion, NY 14411
Cost
At The Door Price
Included with Day 1 registration fee : Free
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramJanet van Zoeren
585-797-8368
email Janet van Zoeren
DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2 - included in Day 1 registration
Join agriculture specialist Mike Stanyard from the NWNY Team and Janet van Zoeren of the LOF Program as they review core concepts and commodity specific items in preparation for the Pesticide Applicator exam. This pre-exam training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
All participants will need to have the most recent Core Manual (3rd Edition) and Category Manuals. Register by March 2nd to ensure manuals are available for the training.
Exam to be held on 24 March at 9am at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension, $100 check payable to NYDEC to Exam, and you must register with DEC for the exam.
Additional details about the exam https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/ev...
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