The Chippewa County Extension Office has scheduled private pesticide applicator training sessions for 2022: • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2022 Security Financial Bank, Bloomer

• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022 Chippewa County Courthouse. Rm. 003, Chippewa Falls • WEDNESDAY, February 16, 2022 Chippewa County Courthouse. Rm. 003, Chippewa Falls

• FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022 Chippewa Valley Dairy Supply, Stanley

• TUESDAY, April 5, 2022 Chippewa Valley Dairy Supply, Stanley All sessions start at 9:30 a.m. and last until approximately 3:00 p.m. Lunch is on your own.

The sessions are designed for those whose private pesticide applicator licenses are due to expire this year or for those who plan to certify for a license for the first time. Training and cer – tification is required for producers planning to use restricted use pesticides who do their own pesticide application. The program covers pesticide laws, pesticide labels, safety, handling, integrated pest management, container disposal, equipment calibration, and groundwater protection.

Applicants can register as a private applicator in one of three categories: general farming, greenhouse and nursery, or fruit crops. Sub-category application exams will also be available for agricultural fumigation, chemigation, and aerial application. Training materials for all categories are available through the county Extension Offices.

Participants must pre-register and purchase training materials at least two weeks prior to the session they plan to attend. Cost of the materials is $40.00. To register, contact the Chippewa Coun- ty Extension Office, Courthouse, Rm. 13, 711 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls; telephone (715) 726-7955.

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