THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION.

Wednesday, July 10 - Boom Sprayer Calibration Workshop - 10:00am to 12:00pm at Altobelli Family Farm at 1202 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY 12106

2.0 DEC Pesticide applicator recertification credits in categories 1A, 10, 22 and 23 are available.

$20 per farm - Pre-registration required  (Please include the number of people attending in the registration...space is limited)

University of New Hampshire Extension Field Specialist Emeritus, George Hamilton will demonstrate the importance of and best techniques to calibrate boom sprayers. Proper calibration will ensure effective, efficient, economical and legal spraying.  Inadequate spray coverage is usually the cause of poor spray efficacy and additional spray applications. Overuse of some sprays results in unhealthy residues and can lead to fines.

Calibration should be done several times each season, or when you incorporate any new equipment or repairs - from the tractor to the nozzle.  Join us for a refresher or send new employees for training.  This workshop is open for any grower that relies on a boom sprayer to deliver plant protectants to fruit or vegetable crops. 

 Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Why are you Spraying and Benefits of Calibrating

Calibration Factors Affecting Application Rate

Pre-Calibration

Sprayer Maintenance

Calibration Notes

Calibration Demonstration 

How to evaluate success - Understand deposition

Q&A  - Adjourn