2023 Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
Agriculture Specialists Mike Stanyard and Janet van Zoeren will offer "Pre-Exam Coaching" in March to help sprayer operators prepare for the exam in Wayne County on March 24th.
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.
No DEC recertification credits.
All participants will need to have the most recent Core Manual (3rd Edition) and Category Manuals. Manuals are available for purchase at https://www.cornellstore.com/b...
Please Register by March 16.
Cost of 2 day workshop: $50, additional costs
Exam to be held on March 24th at 9am at Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Extension, $100 check payable to NYDEC to Exam, and you must register with DEC for the exam. Additional Exam details at https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/ev....
To register for this class complete the pdf registration form below, include payment and return via instructions included on form.
Questions: Contact Kim Cummings at 315-331-8415 ext 117 or by email at wayne@cornell.edu
Registration Form (PDF; 515KB)
Event Details
Date
March 17, 2023
Time
8am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Location
Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Ext.
1581 NY-88,
Newark, NY 14531
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
Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Ext.Kim Cummings
315-331-8415 ext 117
email Kim Cummings
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 21, 2023
Time
8am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Location
Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Ext.
1581 NY-88,
Newark, NY 14531
Host
Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Ext.Kim Cummings
315-331-8415 ext 117
email Kim Cummings
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.
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