Wayne 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 Wayne County on April 1st.
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
To reserve a spot for the workshop contact Margaret Boone at 315-331-8415 ext.101 or email at: mab567@cornell.edu
Exam to be held on April 1st at 12pm till 4:30pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County, $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 and complete payment and return instructions on form.
Additional details about the exam https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/ev...
Registration Form (PDF; 888KB)
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
CCE Wayne CountyMargaret Boone
315-331-8415 ext.101
email Margaret Boone
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
CCE Wayne CountyMargaret Boone
315-331-8415 ext.101
email Margaret Boone
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
CCE Wayne CountyMargaret Boone
315-331-8415 ext.101
email Margaret Boone
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
CCE Wayne CountyMargaret Boone
315-331-8415 ext.101
email Margaret Boone
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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