Private pesticide applicator training

Ag producers who need to obtain or renew a private pesticide applicator license can attend one of the following training sessions provided through University of Missouri Extension. This class also completes the EPA worker protection training program for ag employees who handle pesticides. Producers will be required to purchase an M87 manual for $12 unless they bring a 2007 M87 with them. Please call in reservations for the class one week prior at 417-448-2560 or at the local County Extension Center. If you have questions or need more information, contact Pat Miller, agronomy specialist, at that number. Let us know if you have any special needs at the time of registration. In case of bad weather the classes may be rescheduled. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to everyone.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

February 13, 2012 6:30 p.m., Fairgrounds diner, Centennial Blvd., Nevada
February 20, 2012 2:00 p.m., Jasper County Courthouse basement, 302 S. Main, Carthage
February 20, 2012 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1301 E. 6th St., Lamar
February 22, 2012 10:00 a.m., Bates County Health Department, 501 N. Orange, Butler
February 23, 2012 2:00 p.m., Methodist Church, Hospital Hill, Arduser Drive, Osceola
March 2, 2012 2:00 p.m., Bates County Health Department, 501 N. Orange, Butler

-our thanks to the University Extension Office, Butler Mo.