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Agricultural Programs

PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING

Private Applicator - One who uses or directs the use of any pesticide on property owned or rented by that person or that person’s employer for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity.

  • You must be certified to legally purchase, transport, mix and load, and apply “restricted use” pesticides.
  • You can be certified by attending a formal class or by self-study (and then passing the exam). The Pepin County 2011 classes have already been held for 2011.  Call the UW-Extension office to schedule a self- study exam.
  • Minimum Evaluation Scores for Certification: Class Session – 50%; Self-study – 70%
  • Pepin County UW-Extension Agriculture Agent provides the training. WI Dept. of Agriculture issues the certification which is valid for five years.
  • Greenhouse and nursery operators take a different exam. Operators can receive certification as an applicator in the  Greenhouse & Nursery or Fruit Crops categories. Call the UW-Extension office for a card to complete and send to Madison for the manual.
  • Group class exams for Pepin County in 2011 have already taken place; you still have the option to take self-study tests by calling 715-672-5214.
  • Make $30.00 check payable to Pesticide Certification Traning.
  • Please contact the Pepin County UW-Extension at 715-672-5214 if you have any questions regarding this program.

 

TRACTOR SAFETY

Who Should Attend:

  • Youth 14-15 years of age who need the federal certificate of training for employment on farms.  This is in accordance with the Child Labor Regulation.
  • Youth from age 12-16 who will be operating tractors or self-propelled farm machinery on public roads for their family

The Pepin County Tractor Safety Course will…

  • Provide youth from age 12-16 with the necessary requirements to be certified to work for their family under Wisconsin Act 455.
  • Meet the requirements for the U.S. Department of Labor Agricultural Hazards Occupation Order for youth 14-15 years of age employed on a farm other than their family farm.

 The 20 hour course includes:

  • Hands – on instruction for tractors and farm machinery operation
  • Hazard recognition and correction
  • General farm safety knowledge
  • How to approach farm safety with a positive attitude

 To successfully complete the course, youth must:

  • Attend 20 hours of instruction
  • Pass both written and driving exams

Wisconsin Act 455 stipulates that the Tractor Safety Course must meet the federal tractor and machinery certification requirements.  Therefore, this course will be taught at a level for 14-15 years old youth.

 Cost:

  • The cost for the course is $30.00 and includes all materials and exam fee.

 Questions…

  • Contact Bob Cropp at the Pepin County UW-Extension Office at (715)672-5214