Pesticide Training Event in Brookings SD

By Scout Nelson

SDSU Extension will hold a Commercial Applicator Training at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings, SD, on February 6, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. The event provides essential training for commercial pesticide applicators seeking certification or recertification.

Attendees are required to bring a government-issued photo ID and their commercial pesticide applicator license for check-in. To complete recertification, participants must attend the Category G session.

Training Schedule:

The schedule includes key sessions led by industry experts:

• 8:30 a.m. – Check-in
• 8:45 a.m. – Orientation by SDSU Extension specialists
• 9:00 a.m. – Seed Treatment (Category 5)
• 10:00 a.m. – Agriculture Pest Management (Category 1)
• 11:30 a.m. – Mitigation Strategies (Category G)
• 12:00 p.m. – Lunch and vendor networking
• 1:30 p.m. – Regulatory Update (Category G)
• 2:00 p.m. – Climate Update (Category G)
• 3:00 p.m. – Roadside Weed Management (Category 7)
• 3:50 p.m. – Sign-out and conclusion

Registration Details:

Interested participants must register online by January 30, 2025. Vendors and organizations can also register to provide information and engage with attendees. Vendor registration includes a display booth and recertification for two attendees.

For further details on registration and program content, contact SDSU Extension Pesticide Education representatives. The event provides applicators with critical knowledge on pesticide regulations, climate impacts, and weed management, ensuring safe and effective application practices.

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