April Pesticide Exams March 30 instead and important changes in program

Training Update Late March 2015          Hello out there! It's been a while since you've heard from me.  See some updates on changes in the pesticide training program and upcoming events below.   Noticed a delay in scheduling of pesticide applicator training?  If so, here's why:  I've had a change in my position to include a greater role in statewide small farms programming!  I have taken on the role for co-leader for Small Farms Extension programing statewide, previously filled by Bob Hochmuth in Live Oak.  I am super excited about the opportunity and look forward to developing the program!   How will this affect pesticide training in Polk? In order to allot more time to my new role, some of the services and programs for pesticide applicators will be reduced or lead by other Extension team members. Change 1) Exams and CEU videos will no longer be offered by appointment.  These services will continue to be offered the first working Monday of the month.     Please note that April exams have been moved to March 30 (next Monday) due to a huge program we do for youth agricultural awareness called Agrifest.     Change 2) Some regular programs will be reduced or transferred to others.  Limited and GIBMP programs will be reduced to two per year each.  Leadership of GIBMP and CEU days will be provided by others in our office.  I expect the next dates for these to fall in June but check the calendar page for dates as they develop.  I will continue to lead the Limited program and the next one has been scheduled for May 13 (see below).   Change 3) Look for changes in how pesticide licensing phone calls are handled.  We are looking to develop a recorded message system to provide information on licenses, exam process and required CEUs etc.  This information is always available online at http://polksmallfarms.com         Don't miss the beekeeping seminar coming up May 2.   See below to get connected! March 30- no exams in April Bartow Map Pesticide exam - Testing starts promptly at 9:00am FAQ Fact Sheet (863) 519-1049 Instructions to register to take exam on computer March 24 Seffner Aquatic exam prep - More info   April 2015 Date Location Event   Bartow Map NOTE No Pesticide exams in April due to Agrifest - Rescheduled to March 30- April 16 Dade City Core and Private Applicator Exam prep Flyer Registration   May 2015 Date Location Event May 2 Bartow Map 2015 Honey Bee Seminar Flyer Online Registration May 4 Bartow Map Pesticide exam - Testing starts promptly at 9:00am FAQ Fact Sheet (863) 519-1049 Instructions to register to take exam on computer May 4-7 Coral Springs Aquatic Weed Short Course - Lots of CEUs! More Info May 13 Bartow Map Limited Commercial Maintenance Exam prep - More info Coming Soon May 21 Seffner Core and Private Applicator Exam prep Flyer Registration       As always... See what else is coming up by visiting the calendar page of http://polksmallfarms.com   See a direct link here   http://polk.ifas.ufl.edu/AG_Safety/events/index.shtml   Blog Posts you can't wait to check! Bartow Farmers Market now on Wednesdays http://polksmallfarms.blogspot.com/2015/03/downtown-bartow-wednesday-farmers-market.html Poultry Newsletter from Baker County Extension http://polksmallfarms.blogspot.com/2015/03/poultry-newsletter.html Sign up for NRCS wetland, and conservation easements http://polksmallfarms.blogspot.com/2015/03/sign-up-for-wetland-agricultural-land.html       Mary Beth Henry Small Farms/Pesticide Licensing Extension Agent II, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County 1702 HWY. 17 S, Bartow, FL 33831 T: 863.519.1049 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/   Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M., University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.

 

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