University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Crop Management Training

ABOUT THIS TRAINING SESSION....

This training is part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Crop Management Winter Programs. Trainers are from the UNL faculty and the agricultural industry. The clinics provide an unbiased approach by highly skilled trainers.

Pesticide Application Technology will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the many factors involved with applying pesticides. Those attending the workshop will learn methods of application of pesticides, deposition requirements for various pesticides, preparing spray mixtures, applying fry and wet formulations and applications in different environments. Better understand why two people can apply the same pesticide yet one is more successful in controlling the pests.This workshop will also include plenty of hands on experience from calibrations to nozzle selection to mixing of spray solutions. It will feature a wide array of equipment including traditional agricultural as well as professional turf and landscape equipment.

Also available for academic credit (Agro/Hort 896). Please note that due to the hands-on nature of this course it will not be available via distance (internet, satellite, or video tapes). You must physically attend this workshop.

REGISTER EARLY - this course will be limited to the first 30 students who pre-register.

Presenters include: Roch Gaussoin, Extension Turfgrass Specialist; Brady Kappler, Extension Weed Science Educator; Bob Klein, Extension Cropping Systems Specialist; Alex Martin, Extension Weeds Specialist & Mark Bernards,Extension Weeds Specialist .

More details on this course are available online at http://agronomy.unl.edu/distance_ed/2006spring/kappler/course_896.htm

This session provides detailed instruction for new employees preparing to take the CCA exam and serves as an excellent refresher course for experienced personnel. Courses are taught by University and Industry specialists. This educational training is up-to-date and specifically designed to furnish employees the necessary knowledge, expertise and confidence to fulfill the requirements of their employment.

Fee for this workshop is $250. REGISTER UP TO 1-WEEK IN ADVANCE & SAVE $50 - you pay only $200.

Fees include lunch, refreshment breaks, and all workshop materials. Also included in the registration fee is a course instruction manual which is yours to take home with you. The reference materials are an excellent resource for use in your profession. Registration fees do not include the cost of your lodging. No refunds will be given after early registration cutoff dates, except in the case of an extreme emergency. For more information, contact UNL Extension at (402)624-8000 or via e-mail at kglewen1@unl.edu.