Worker Protection Standards Train the Trainer Small Farms University of Florida IFAS Polk County Extension

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Polk Small Farms Update December 10, 2010 Dear Mary,   Hello out there!    Did you know growers are required to provide training to their workers on how to protect themselves from pesticides?    It's part of protections for agricultural workers called Worker Prtotection Standards or WPS and you may have seen a reference to this on pesticide labels (even if they are not restricted use).   This is a quick note to let you know we will offer a train the trainer program to help growers get the credentials they need to provide training to their workers on how to protect themselves from pesticides.  Note if you hold a pesticide applicator license you do not need this training as you are qualified to teach workers through your license.  Often farms would like to have another person on hand to deliver the training so office workers often attend.   This training is only offered twice a year here in Polk and not very often around the state so if you think you need it take a look below.      Mar 28 Bartow  Map Worker Protection Standards Train the Trainer  (863) 519-8677 x110  Flyer and Register         Mary Beth Henry Small Farms/Pesticide Licensing Extension Agent I, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County 1702 HWY. 17 S, Bartow, FL 33831 T: 863.519.8677 x 102  F: 863.534.0001 mbhenry@ufl.edu     http://polksmallfarms.comhttp://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu/  No Farmers No Food   Need notice of upcoming training and other information? Join the email newsletter here: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001o4tMzQsu5DOxO2qVEDjYVdg1iw8e-mlP  Join the conversation here http://polksmallfarms.blogspot.com/