Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
Agriculture Specialists Mike Stanyard and Janet van Zoeren will offer "Pre-Exam Coaching" in March to help sprayer operators prepare for the exam in Orleans County on April 2st.
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.
All participants will need to have the most recent Core Manual (3rd Edition) and Category Manuals. Register by February 26 to ensure manuals are available for the training.
Cost of 4 day workshop: $35, additional costs
Exam to be held on April 6 at 9am-1pm at Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension, $100 check payable to NYDEC to Exam, and you must register with DEC for the exam.
To register for this class complete the pdf registration form below, include payment and return via instructions included on form.
To reserve a spot contact Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265 ext. 126 or krh5@cornell.edu.
Additional details about the exam https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/ev...
Orleans Registration Form (PDF; 383KB)
Event Details
Date
March 22, 2021
Time
1pm - 3pm
Location
Online via Zoom
Cost
4 day training : $35.00
(addl attendee $35.00 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
Orleans County CCEKim Hazel
585-798-4265 ext.126
email Kim Hazel
DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
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.
Event Details
Date
March 24, 2021
Time
1pm - 3pm
Location
Online via Zoom
if manuals are needed register by Feb 26
Workshop without manuals can register by Mar 5,
Host
Orleans County CCEKim Hazel
585-798-4265 ext.126
email Kim Hazel
DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
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.
Event Details
Date
March 29, 2021
Time
1pm - 3pm
Location
Online via Zoom
Host
Orleans County CCEKim Hazel
585-798-4265 ext.126
email Kim Hazel
DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 3
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.
Event Details
Date
March 31, 2021
Time
1pm - 3pm
Location
Online via Zoom
Host
Orleans County CCEKim Hazel
585-798-4265 ext.126
email Kim Hazel
DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 4
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.
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