North Dakota State University
NDSU Extension Service
Volume 17, No. 1, January 1999
CTAG: Changing the way applicators are trained
and certified
Coordinator's Comments
Recertification Time?
Applicator Drift Insurance Committee Final
Report and Recommendations
NDSU Advanced Crop Advisor Workshop February 18
and 19 in Fargo
Herbicide Injury Evaluation
NDAA Enforcement Activities for 1998
Training opportunities
Videotape Recertification Trainings Sessions
for Commercial Pesticide Applicators
1999 Training Preregistration Form and Request
for Training Materials
Project Safe Send collects 131,709 pounds of
pesticides
Coordinators Note:
The following is an excerpt from the Overview section of the
Preliminary Draft Report of the Certification and Training
Assessment (formerly Advisory) Group. It is dated November 17,
1998. A Final Draft Report is expected to be released on January
15, 1999. The official comment period will run from that date to
April 1, 1999. Information on the final draft and the actual
recommendations will be distributed at training meetings this
winter and in future issues of the Pesticide Quarterly.
Pesticide regulatory programs have evolved considerably over the past 25 years and the certification and training program for applicators of restricted use pesticides has evolved with it, outgrowing its original regulatory intent in an effort to keep pace with public demands and needs. The Certification and Training Advisory Group (CTAG) was established in 1996 to review previous program evaluations, explore previously identified recommendations, determine the changing needs of modern C&T programs, and provide direction for the future of the pesticide applicator certification and training program.
The CTAG is comprised of a coordinating body and four teams:
The coordinating body is co-chaired by EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs and USDA's Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service and has representatives from the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials, Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials, the American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators, the Armed Forces Pest Management Board and an EPA regional office. The goals and objectives of the coordinating body are to determine the current program status, define future program directions, coordinate working team activities and publish a report on the combined recommendations and strategic plans of the four CTAG teams.
In November 1997, the CTAG developed and distributed questions to each State Lead Agency (SLA) certification manager and Cooperative Extension Service (CES) pesticide applicator training coordinator to establish a baseline of information. The baseline assessment consisted of both qualitative questions that aimed to get a national picture of the strengths, weaknesses and focus of the state applicator training and certification programs and quantitative questions to determine the extent of resources dedicated to the programs. In December 1997, the results were compiled and the full CTAG convened to review, analyze the assessment and draft recommendations.
To date, the CTAG effort has resulted in the completion and distribution of the CTAG baseline assessment survey; the compilation and analysis of the survey results by the different CTAG Teams; development of individual strategic plan reports and recommendations from each of the CTAG Teams (based on survey results); and lastly, the development of this combined Preliminary Report of the Findings and Recommendations of the Certification & Training Advisory Group (based on the CTAG Team reports). This Preliminary Report is composed of the Executive Summary, an Introduction, the Program Issues and Recommendations and an Appendix containing additional information about CTAG membership and the CTAG effort.
This report will be distributed to the wide range of stakeholders that have a role or interest in the C&T program. The list of stakeholders includes federal agencies (EPA, USDA, DOD, etc.), State Lead Agencies, Tribal Contacts, Cooperative Extension Service PAT Coordinators, AAPSE and AAPCO membership, and industry contacts. This preliminary report represents the framework for development of a "Final" CTAG report and strategic plan for C&T that will shape the future of the C&T program, and will be the basis for establishing the direction and scope of the overall C&T program. Based on the comments and feedback from all the various stakeholders in the process, a "Final" CTAG report and strategic plan for C&T will be developed. The final CTAG report and strategic plan will be the blueprint for a package of recommended statute and regulatory changes, and other program enhancements, that will be deemed necessary to sustain the C&T program and move it forward into the 21st century.
It is anticipated that the initial review and comment phase for this Preliminary Report will be completed in Autumn 1998 (this review is for CTAG membership and EPA Headquarters and Regions). After completion of the internal review and comment period and subsequent incorporation of comments and suggestions, the "final" Preliminary Report will be released to all states, tribes, CES and various stakeholders in time for winter 1998 and spring 1999 grower meetings and training sessions. This second phase of review and comment by all stakeholders is expected to be completed by late Spring 1999. Based on input from all stakeholders, the final CTAG report and strategic plan for the C&T program will be completed by Summer 1999 and will be presented in its final form at the biannual Pesticide Applicator Training Conference being held in August 1999, in Portland, Maine.
Pesticide training and use requirements are always changing and increasing. Unfortunately, among the electorate pesticide use is a controversial issue that demands constant examination by legislators and regulators. So we face new rules and proposals virtually every day.
Over the next several months, the North Dakota Legislature will meet to consider laws to increase certification requirements, mandatory drift insurance, and drift liability disclosure rules. The result of these deliberations will likely have impacts on applicators beginning in the year 2000. I advise you to pay careful attention to these discussions and keep in contact with your appropriate professional or trade organization so your voice will be heard.
At the national level, a report is being considered by EPA that would dramatically increase the certification requirements for pesticide applicators. These proposals are being put forward by CTAG, the Certification and Training Assessment (formerly Advisory) Group. A Preliminary Draft Report has been issued with recommendations that will revolutionize how we train and certify applicators. I recently attended the latest CTAG meeting in Washington D.C. the week of December 7. The discussions were frank and serious. I would encourage the entire industry to follow CTAG and make your voice heard.
Training Overview
A new year is upon us and so is another pesticide training cycle. In this issue of the Pesticide Quarterly you will find a list of training opportunities and a pre-registration form for your use.
The vast majority of our training sessions are for applicators who need recertification. There are over 35 recertification sessions scheduled across the state. ALL applicators needing recertification in the listed categories are welcome at these training sessions.
Applicators needing to write monitored exams because of the nine year testing rule should consider attending the initial training sessions rather than the recertification sessions. These initial trainings are designed to provide the information necessary to pass the exams. At the conclusion of the initial training sessions, exams will be administered onsite. These are open book exams and they are proctored by John Sellie, a retired North Dakota Department of Agriculture inspector. John provides excellent advice to help you through the exam. Make use of his talents.
I encourage you to utilize the attached pre-registration form to sign up for all the training sessions you need. This will enable you to receive the training at a lower cost, and we will be better able to supply training materials in advance, so applicators will have the latest control guides to refer to during the session.
If you cannot attend any of the training sessions or if sessions are not offered in minor categories, please use the pre-registration form to order home-study materials or testing materials for those people who must write monitored exams.
Every year we get questions concerning when a certification expires. To help clarify, a sample copy of a certification card is illustrated HERE.
Please check your card. If there is a 1999 next to the category, your certification will expire on April 1, 1999 for that category. You will need to recertify by attending a training session over the next couple of months, complete a home study course, or retest if it has been nine years since your last monitored examination.
(See the Coordinator' s Comments and the Training Meetings Schedules for more information or call the NDSU Pesticide Program Office at 701/231-7180.)
Coordinator's Note:
The following report will be delivered to the North Dakota
Legislature for its consideration in the 1999 session. It is
dated December 4, 1998. The conclusions and recommendations will
provide a starting point for the legislature to reform the
Financial Responsibility Law, debate drift insurance (since the
committee could not come to agreement,) and broaden certification
requirements from just restricted use pesticides to general use
pesticides.
This committee was charged by the five member Aeronautics Commission to investigate a possible avenue towards the premise: "To provide chemical application insurance at a reasonable cost to all commercial applicators across the state.
After several meetings, contacts with insurance companies, and other interested parties, the following conclusions and recommendations are put forth.
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
This concludes the business of this committee. This paper will be shared with legislators, businesses, and regulators that have an interest in the chemical application industry.
This is an advanced workshop for individuals who desire the latest information on soil fertility, crop management, and information technology. This program is designed for crop consultants, agronomists, ag dealers, extension agents, and industry representatives. The program begins with registration at 8:30 on February 18 in NDSU Memorial Union — Dakota Ballroom. It concludes on February 19 at 12:30 pm. Continuing education credits for certified crop advisors will be available.
Registration
The number of workshop participants will be limited to 150 persons. Preregistration (including fee payment) is required as workshop enrollment will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis.
Workshop fee is $125 per person if received with completed preregistration form by FEBRUARY 8. After this date, the workshop fee is $150. The fee covers the cost of refreshment breaks, noon meals and reference materials. A full refund of the preregistration fee will be provided if requested prior to the workshop.
A letter will be sent to persons who have preregistered (completed form and paid fee) to confirm their enrollment in the workshop.
Lodging
Reservations for lodging may be made directly with motels in the Fargo/Moorhead area. A limited block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced rate at the Kelly Inn, 3800 Main Ave., Fargo, phone: 701-282-2143. All workshop participants should make their own lodging arrangements.
Campus parking
NDSU campus parking passes will be available for workshop participants. Car pooling is strongly encouraged when travelling to campus to reduce competition for limited parking spaces.
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Preregistration Form • Advance Crop Advisers
Workshop Feb. 18 and 19, 1999
Workshop enrollment will be filled on a first come/first serve
basis
(Please print or type)
Name(s) ________________________________________________________________
Organization ___________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________ City ______________________
State _______ Zip _______________ Phone ________________________________
Fee: $125 per person if received by Feb 8, 1999 ($150 after 2/8/99)
Payable to: Advanced Crop Advisers Workshop
Return form and fee to: Advanced Crop Advisers Workshop c/o Greg Endres Research Extension Center Box 219 Carrington, ND 58421 701/652-2951 Fax: 701/652-2055
Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to Greg Endres at 701/652-2951 by Feb. 1, 1999.
Please check any accommodations you may need during the conference:
O sign language interpreter
O FM amplification system (specify type___________________________)
O audio-tape materials
O sighted guides for assistance to/from specific sessions
O large print
O Braille
O other __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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The NDSU Plant Diagnostics Laboratory diagnosed 103 plant samples in the 1998 growing season for herbicide injury. The crop injured, the herbicide symptoms observed, and the number of samples evaluated are listed below:
Barley Glyphosate.......................1 Fenoxaprop.......................1 ACCase Inhibitor.................1
Beans-Dry Growth Regulator Herbicide.......5
Corn ALS Inhibitor....................2 Glyphosate.......................1 Graminicide......................2 Bromoxynil.......................1 Accent Gold......................1 Dicamba..........................3 Accent...........................1 Paraquat.........................2
Flax ALS Inhibitor....................1
Potato Growth Regulator Herbicide.......2
Canola Growth Regulator Herbicide......12 ALS Inhibitor....................4
Safflower Growth Regulator Herbicide.......2
Soybean Dinitroanaline (DNA) Herbicide...1 Growth Regulator Herbicide.......7 ALS Inhibitor....................2
Sugarbeet ALS Inhibitor...................14 Growth Regulator Herbicide.......3 Stinger..........................2 Paraquat.........................1
Sunflower Growth Regulator Herbicide......18 Assert...........................2
Wheat Dinitroanaline (DNA) Herbicide...1 Glyphosate.......................3 Fenoxaprop.......................2 Graminicide......................1 Phenoxy..........................1 Growth Regulator Herbicide.......5
The following information was obtained from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture database. These are the inspection and enforcement actions for fiscal year 1997 and 1998 for comparison. The pesticide division's fiscal year is from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998.
Activity 1998 1997 ----------------------------------------------------- Ag Follow-up Complaints 59 38 Non-Ag Follow-up Complaints 5 12 Producer Establishment Inspections 65 42 Federal Facility Inspections 0 2 Export Inspections 0 NA Commercial Applicator Records Inspection 207 199 Dealer Records Inspections 221 162 Market Place (Retail) Record Inspections 4 NA Private Applicator Record Inspections 0 9 Ag Use Inspections 96 146 Non Ag Use Inspections 11 23 Experimental Use Permits Inspections 1 6 Warnings and Violations Issued 96 168 Penalties Collected 65 60 Administrative Hearings Held 1 2 Applicator/Dealer Probations 2 3 -----------------------------------------------------
AGRICULTURAL COMPLAINT SUMMARY FOR FY 1998
A = Aerial G = Ground
Complaint Action Taken
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Terrible smell coming from grain bin – possible Spoiled grain –
fumigation No Violation
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Potato field pesticide application drifted onto Could not prove –
car – concerned about environment (A) No Violation
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Potato field pesticide application drifted onto $200 Label
alfalfa field – poison milk cows? (A) Violation
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Golf course sprayer rolled into river (G) Referred to Health
Department – Water
Quality Division
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Misapplication of granular herbicide – caused No Violation
bare spots in field (G)
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2½ to 3 mile yellow streak down county road (G) $400 - Pesticide
tank hose leaking
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Lawn spraying company spraying in wind – weather Pending
service winds @ 15 gusting to 23 (G)
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Spray plane drifted pesticides onto yard and No Violation
clothes on clothes line (A)
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Neighbor dumping pesticide containers into dump Referred to Health
site by river Department
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Gramoxone drift onto wheat field - 400 acres (A) Pending
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Farmers spraying in the wind - 25 mph - near Pending
ornamentals and apiary (G)
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Complainant said he was intentionally sprayed by No Violation
spray plane (A)
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1/4 section of sugar beets show signs of $400
drift (A)
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Drift onto sugar beets - Bad records (A) $500
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Possible pesticide drift onto greenhouse plants No Violation
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Sprayed corn when air temperature was too $625
cold (G)
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Roundup drift onto wheat field (G) $400
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Drift onto soybean field - Harmony Extra and LV4 Withdrawn
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Roundup drift onto wheat (G) $400
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Roundup drift onto wheat (G) $400
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Roundup drift onto alfalfa (G) $400
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Roundup drift onto flax - Bad records (G) $500
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Roundup drift onto canola (A) Withdrawn
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Cheyenne drift onto sugar beet field (A) Pending
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Pursuit drift onto farmstead (G) $400
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Agsco 400 drift onto pinto bean field (G) $400
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Drift into farmstead - damaging trees (G) No Violation
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Roundup drift onto corn field (A) Withdrawn
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Commercial application drifted onto another one $200
of the farmers fields while spraying (G)
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Commercial applicator dumping rinsate into grass No Violation
slough when rinsing containers (G)
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Asana XL drift onto alfalfa used for dairy feed $500
and making unauthorized spray application (A)
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Made spray application onto corn - too cold - $775
used wrong chemical (G)
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Commercial applicator intentionally sprayed No Violation
field to damage crop (A)
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Drift into farmstead (A) Warning Letter
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Poast & Assert drift onto farmstead Pending
ornamentals (G)
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Roundup drift onto wheat field (A) $400
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Three people sprayed while working on oil $1,375
drilling rig (A)
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Approximately 200 acres of sunflowers Pending
damaged (G)
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Applicators drifted onto canola (A) Two x $200
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Bronate drift onto sunflowers (A) $400
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Witness saw spray plane spraying a wetland, $2,175 - Pending
then saw plane dump balance of load (A)
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Drift into farmstead (G) Pending
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Drift into canola (A) (G) $400
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Sprayed corn field - used contaminated sprayer - $400
corn severely damaged (G)
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Tordon drift onto unplanted bean field (A) $625
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2,4-D Express drift onto canola field - Neighbor Pending
also sprayed (A)
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Drift into farmstead (A) Pending
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Drift into farmstead (A) Pending
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Alfalfa damaged by drift (G) Pending
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Applicator sprayed wrong field with damaging $1,000
chemical (A)
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Trees dying on property line - neighbor Pending
sprayed (G)
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Gramoxone drift on sugar beets (A) $400
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Gramoxone drift on sugar beets (A) $400
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Gramoxone drift on sugar beets (A) No Violation
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Gramoxone drift onto beans (A) $400
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Drift onto potato field Pending
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Cattle dying from pesticide sprayed on Pending - Inv
potatoes (G)
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Drift onto sunflower (A) Pending - Inv
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Roundup used as pre-harvest aid on dry beans (G) Pending - Inv
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Trifluralin drift into urban neighborhood - Warning Letters
25 mph wind (G)
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Please note the certification categories carefully before selecting a training session to attend. Applicators needing to test because of the nine-year testing rule are welcome to attend initial certification training sessions.
Certification Category * Date & Start Time Location Site and Event
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** ROW Jan 5-7 • 10 a.m. Mandan Seven Seas —
(Recertification ONLY) NDWCA Annual
Meeting
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** OT (Initial and Jan 15 • 8 a.m. Fargo Ramada Inn —
Recertification) NCTGA Annual
Meeting
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AG, ROW, ST, AIR, RD Feb 8-9 • 8 a.m. Grand Westward Ho
(Initial Certification) Forks
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AG, ROW, ST, AIR, RD Feb 23-24 Dickinson Knights of
(Initial Certification) Columbus
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AG, ROW, AIR (Initial Mar 1, 2, & 3 Bismarck Radisson Inn —
and Recertification for 2 p.m. NDAAA Annual
Ag Pilots ONLY) Meeting
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FUM (Initial and Mar 10 • 8 a.m. Mandan Seven Seas
Recertification)
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FUM (Initial and Mar 11 • 8 a.m. Fargo Doublewood Inn
Recertification)
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AG, ROW, ST, AIR, RD Mar 24-25 • 8 a.m. Fargo Doublewood Inn
(Initial Certification)
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* Aerial = AIR, Agricultural Pest Control = AG, Fumigation = FUM,
Ornamental and Turf = OT, Research and Demonstration = RD,
Rights-of-Way = ROW, Seed Treatment = ST
** No onsite testing will be offered. If you need to re-test due to
the nine year testing rule you will have to make separate
arrangements with you local county extension office.
Covered categories include: Agricultural Pest Control, Right of Way, Seed Treatment, Aerial, and Research and Demonstration Categories for both ground and aerial applicators and dealers. All sessions begin with 8:00 a.m. registration, break for lunch at noon, and conclude at 5:00 p.m. No onsite testing will be offered. If you need to re-test due to the nine year testing rule, you will have to make separate arrangements with you local county extension office. Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits will also be offered for attendance at these trainings.
Date City Site ----------------------------------------------------------------- Feb. 9* Valley City Eagles Club Feb. 9 Park River Walsh County Extension Office Feb. 9 Minot Courthouse Feb. 11 Bowbells Courthouse, Community Room Feb. 12 Finley Sheyenne Valley REC Bldg. Feb. 16 Kenmare State Bank of Kenmare Feb. 16 Williston Courthouse Feb. 19 Watford City Courthouse Feb. 19 Jamestown Eagles Club Feb. 23 Fargo NDSU Memorial Union, Prairie Rose Rm. Feb. 23 LaMoure Omega Mall Feb. 23 Stanley Mountrail County Extension Office Feb. 24 Minnewaukan Bremer Bank Feb. 24 Oakes Ottertail Power Company, Meeting Room Feb. 24 Carrington Carrington Research Extension Center Feb. 24 Steele Courthouse Feb. 24 Dickinson Knight of Columbus Feb. 25 Cando Memorial Bldg., Extension Meeting Room Feb. 26 Wahpeton Law Enforcement Center Mar. 1 Bismarck Doublewood Inn Mar. 3 Mohall American Legion Mar. 4 Fessenden KTL Office Bldg. Mar. 4 Mott Courthouse, Legion Room Mar. 8 Lakota Courthouse, Community Room Mar. 10 Cavalier Courthouse, Farmer's Meeting Room Mar. 16 Langdon Courthouse Mar. 17 Bottineau Courthouse Mar. 19 Fargo NDSU Memorial Union, Ballroom Mar. 23 Devils Lake Courthouse Meeting Room Mar. 26 Watford City Courthouse Mar. 26 Beulah Civic Center Mar. 26 Lisbon Courthouse, Community Room Apr. 6 Fargo NDSU Memorial Union, Ballroom Apr. 6 Grand Forks Holiday Inn -----------------------------------------------------------------
*Pre-registration required at this location
Name __________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________________________
Current pesticide certification # ________________________________
STATUS:(Check all that apply)
O Ground Applicator O Aerial Applicator O Dealer
CATEGORIES YOU ARE REQUESTING CERTIFICATION IN:
O Ag Pest O Ornamental/Turf O Fumigation
O Rights of Way O Seed Treatment
O Research & Demonstration(no charge)
TRAINING SESSION(S) I WILL ATTEND: Circle one: Recertification or Initial
Date ____/____/____ Location _____________________
Circle one: Recertification or Initial
Date ____/____/____ Location _____________________
Circle one: Recertification or Initial
Date ____/____/____ Location _____________________
If attending a training, all of your study materials will be provided at that time.
PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING HOME STUDY MATERIALS: Circle recertification or initial for each of your home study material requests.
O Ag Pest(recert/initial) O Home, Indust. & Institutional
(recert/initial)
O Fumigation(recert/initial) O Ornamental & Turf(recert/initial)
O Greenhouse(recert/initial) O Seed Treatment(recert/initial)
O Right of Way(recert/initial) O Public Health(recert/initial)
O Vertebrate(recert/initial) O Wood Preservatives(recert/initial)
Request home study materials only if you can not attend the initial or recertification training sessions or if a training is not available to you. Payment must be included with your request for home study materials.
FEES:
Preregistration: $30 for the first category, $10 for each additional category. There is no charge for your Status. Payment must be included with this preregistration form.
Home-Study Materials: $50 for the first category, $10 for each additional category. There is no charge for your Status. Payment must be included with this preregistration form.
On-Site Registration: To register at the door; $40 for the first category, $10 for each additional category. There is no charge for your Status.
Preregistration:
First Category $30
Additional Categories ____ x $10 = _______
Total $_______
Home Study:
First Category $50
Additional Categories ____ x $10 = _______
Total $_______
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
O Check or Money Order Make checks payable to NDSU Extension Pesticide Program. O Visa/MasterCard Credit Card #_______________________________________________ Expiration (mo/yr) ______/______ Cardholder name (print or type) ____________________________
RETURN TO: NDSU Extension Pesticide Program
PO Box 5051 NDSU
Fargo ND 58105-5051
For questions call the NDSU Extension Pesticide Program office at 701/231-7180.
More than 130,000 pounds of unusable pesticides were collected during 1998 Project Safe Send collections conducted by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture.
"The numbers show a continued need for Project Safe Send," said Commissioner of Agriculture Roger Johnson. "Thanks to this year's program, 367 farmers, pesticide dealers and applicators, as well as some city folks, safely got rid of dangerous, unusable chemicals like DDT, chlordane, dioxin, mercury seed treatments and arsenic at no cost."
Collections were conducted at 16 sites around the state. The largest participation was in the Red River Valley. More than 40,000 pounds were collected at Larimore and 21,000 pounds at Hillsboro.
Johnson said the contractor, Waste Management Industrial Services, will destroy the pesticides at its incinerator in Port Arthur, Texas.
The 1998 total brings the amount of pesticides collected in Project Safe Send to more than 325 tons since the program was started in 1992. (See table at below.)
Project Safe Send was initially authorized by the 1991 Legislature. The program is funded through the collection of state registration fees paid by pesticide manufacturers.
Project Safe Send Collections
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Collection Pounds
Year Collected
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1994 131,838
1995 48,222
1996 94,389
1997 167,319
(includes special
flood collections)
1998 131,709
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Volume 17, No. 1, January 1999
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State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, and U.S.
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