2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), is pleased to offer a Pre-Exam Training and Certification Exam for individuals seeking to become NYS Certified Pesticide Applicators.
Pre-Exam Training Sessions
Agriculture specialists Mike Stanyard (NWNY Team), Janet van Zoeren (Lake Ontario Fruit Program), and Josh Bowman (CCE Wayne County) will review core concepts and commodity-specific material to help participants prepare for the NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator Exam.
NYS DEC Certification Exam
The NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam will be administered by the NYS DEC on March 16th at 9am, $100 check payable to NYSDEC, and you must register with DEC for the exam.
Additional details about the exam 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.
To reserve a spot contact Zayda Moyle at 585-798-4265 ext. 122 or zrm24@cornell.edu
To ensure manuals are ordered in time, all reservations must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
Pre-Exam Training Registration Form (PDF; 418KB)
Event Details
Date
March 9, 2026
Time
8:15am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Location
Orleans County Cornell 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
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Ext.Zayda Moyle
585-798-4265 ext 122
email Zayda Moyle
DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
Pre-Exam Training Sessions
Agriculture specialists Mike Stanyard (NWNY Team), Janet van Zoeren (Lake Ontario Fruit Program), and Josh Bowman (CCE Wayne County) will review core concepts and commodity-specific material to help participants prepare for the NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator Exam.
NYS DEC Certification Exam
The NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam will be administered by the NYS DEC on March 16th plan to arrive at 8:30am, $100 check payable to NYSDEC, and you must register with DEC for the exam.
Additional details about the exam 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.
To reserve a spot contact Zayda Moyle at 585-798-4265 ext. 122 or zrm24@cornell.edu
To ensure manuals are ordered in time, all reservations must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
Event Details
Date
March 13, 2026
Time
8:15am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Location
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
12690 Rt 31
Albion, NY 14411
Host
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Ext.Zayda Moyle
585-798-4265 ext 122
email Zayda Moyle
DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
Pre-Exam Training Sessions
Agriculture specialists Mike Stanyard (NWNY Team), Janet van Zoeren (Lake Ontario Fruit Program), and Josh Bowman (CCE Wayne County) will review core concepts and commodity-specific material to help participants prepare for the NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator Exam.
NYS DEC Certification Exam
The NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam will be administered by the NYS DEC on March 16th plan to arrive at 8:30am, $100 check payable to NYSDEC, and you must register with DEC for the exam.
Additional details about the exam 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.
To reserve a spot contact Zayda Moyle at 585-798-4265 ext. 122 or zrm24@cornell.edu
To ensure manuals are ordered in time, all reservations must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
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