2021 Big Bend Pesticide Training Series

615 Paul Russell Road,Tallahassee FL 32301

23 August, 2021

Description

The Big Bend Pesticide Training Series is a week long program to provide Florida pesticide applicators exam preparation and CEUs. The Big Bend Pesticide Training Series is a week long event to provide Florida pesticide applicators an opportunity to obtain hard-to-get CEUs in various license categories and to prepare for taking the licensing exams for various FDACS categories. The trainings are held in the mornings (except for Private Ag - Monday afternoon and Aquatic - Wednesday afternoon) at the UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office. After each training session, the exam for that category will be administered. Exams will also be proctored on Friday, August 26 for participants with an FDACS voucher. When purchasing ticket(s) to attend, be sure to choose the right category(ies) that you need for your license. If you have questions, please contact Mark Tancig, Leon County Horticulture Agent, at 850-606-5200 or Ethan Carter, NW District Row Crop Agent, at (850) 482-9620. Agendas for each training can be found in the description for each ticket. Light refreshments will be provided. CEUs will be provided in the following categories (other categories - LCLM, LLO - may be available pending FDACS approval): Core - 4 CEUs (487 & 482) Private Ag - 4 CEUs Natural Areas - 4 CEUs Right-of-Way - 4 CEUs Aquatic - 4 CEUs O & T - 4 CEUs The Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and county governments throughout the nation. In Leon County, the partnership includes the University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), and Leon County Government.   UF/IFAS Extension’s mission is to develop knowledge in agriculture, natural resources, and the life sciences, and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. Leon County Extension conducts research-based educational programs in Agriculture and Food Systems, Horticulture, Family & Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development.