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Pest Management Training2007 Date and LocationDecember 4, 2007 2008 Dates and LocationsSeptember 3-4, 2008 (part of a 2-day training with Nutrient Management) DescriptionThis training satisfies new certification requirements for USDA Technical Service Providers (TSPs) and expands on last year's TSP pest management training. New NRCS in Minnesota Pest Management Planning guidance will be reviewed with emphasis on using mitigation tables and the NRCS Windows Pesticide Screening Tool (WIN-PST) to select low environmental risk pest management alternatives. Pesticide label restrictions and Minnesota pesticide BMPs will also be discussed. In addition, pest management activities required of producers to receive USDA-NRCS pest management payments will also be reviewed. Who Should Attend?Individuals that provide pest management advice to agricultural producers will benefit from this training. Required for Ag professionals who are seeking to become certified as a TSP or current TSP certified individuals that will need to have their certification renewed and non-NRCS public sector employees seeking Technical Approval Authority (TAA) who do not attend pest management module 7 training designed for NRCS employees. Pre-requisitesCompletion of modules 1-6 (self-paced study) materials and test of the NRCS Pest Management Considerations in Conservation Planning course is required for individuals requesting TSP certification for pest management. Successful completion of modules 1-6 is waived by NRCS in Minnesota for CCAs, CPAgs and CPCCs. Public sector employees can satisfy module 1-6 requirements by completing the NRCS materials and test. RegistrationRegister for the December session through the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers web site. CEUsCCA Continuing Education Credits are being applied for | ||
The Extension Water Quality Program in Minnesota is a part of the Great Lakes Regional Water Program and the CSREES National Water Program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Extension Water Quality programming in Minnesota is coordinated by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center and delivered by the University of Minnesota Extension. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. |