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

The 2020 Private Pesticide Applicator Training dates are listed below.  Farmers who apply pesticides on their own farm should 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.  Participation in these trainings are free and the class will last 3 hours.  This training will not meet the Dicamba requirements.  Applicators wishing to apply Dicamba Herbicide in 2020 must attend a Dicamba specific training.  The trainings are offered at the Butler County Extension Service 102 Parkway Lane Morgantown, KY 42261. 

Pesticide Applicator Training Dates 2020

February 27th              6:00 p.m.

February 28th              9:00 a.m.

March 17th                    6:00 p.m.

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

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