Area farmers’ last chance to attend private pesticide applicator training locally is April 14th. The training will be done by webinar for applicators who wish to recertify by training instead of an exam. The training will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 14th at the Washington County Extension Office, pre-registration is not required.

Also, Washington County Extension is a field test site for those needing to take pesticide applicator tests. Tehse tests are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are administered by the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship. The next test will be offered on April 11.

Please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811 for more information.