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The 2019 Private Pesticide Applicator training dates are now set. 

Farmers who apply pesticides on their own farm must be private pesticide applicators and keep records of the applications.  The training covers how to use the products safely, information about the worker protection standard, and some pest management issues common in Butler County.  

You may become a certified private applicator by attending one of three upcoming trainings offered free of charge at the Butler County Extension Office.  The trainings are on the following dates and times:

     February 28 Extension Office6:00 p.m.               

March 1 Extension Office9:00 a.m.             

March 21 Extension Office       6:00 p.m.      

All trainings will be located at the Butler County Extension Service, 102 Parkway Lane, Morgantown and will last approximately 3 hours.       

For more information, contact the Butler County Cooperative Extension Service at 102 Parkway Lane, Morgantown or call 270-526-3767. 

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. 

Submitted By: Greg Drake II, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources