GAINESVILLE, Fla. — This class held at the Freedom Community Center at Veterans Park, 7340 SW 41 Place, Gainesville, FLÂ 32608.
This workshop is designed to provide training for the private applicator agricultural pest control license. The private applicator license is required for anyone that applies restricted use pesticides to their own farm, greenhouse or nursery. There will be no exams offered this day.
Up to 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for applicators that already have their licenses. CEUs include: General Standard Core, Ag Row Crop, and Private Applicator.
The registration fee is $25.00. Register through Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/y4jpmg6c by November 13th. A late fee of $10.00 will be applied for registrations after November 13th or if paying at the door. This class is limited to 20 participants. There will be no refunds for the registration fee.
COVID-19 Precautions: Please practice social distancing during this event. You must wear facial coverings to enter the facility and while indoors. If you cannot wear a facial cover please contact the agents for online alternatives for Continued Education Units.
For more information about these programs contact Dr. Tatiana Sanchez, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, at 352-955-2402. Visit https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.
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