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Pesticide Credit Workshops
\n<\/strong>2019 Maine Farm Days
\nMisty Meadow Farm, Hill Road, Clinton, Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1 pesticide recertification credit for each one-hour workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a variety of educational programs and resources at Maine Farm Days on August 21 and 22 at Misty Meadows Farm at 308 Hill Road, Clinton, Maine. Farmers and non-farmers are invited to attend this 2-day event. Educational activities include eight pesticide re-certification credit opportunities (see below) and displays about soil health<\/a>, sprayer calibration and pesticide safety<\/a>, AgrAbility<\/a>, and Risk Management and Crop Insurance<\/a>. 4-H<\/a> activities will be available on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Maine Farm Days<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 21, 2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

10:00 to 11:00 AM
\nPlant CSI: Finding the real culprit behind plant symptoms<\/strong>, <\/strong>Alicyn Smart, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/p>\n

11:10 AM to 12:10 PM
\nDo you need a respirator fit test?\u00a0 Fit testing and safe respirator use, <\/strong>Jason Lilley, Extension Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.<\/p>\n

1:00 to 2:00 PM
\nManaging invasive plant species on the farm, <\/strong>Aleta McKeage, Technical Director, Waldo Soil and Water Conservation District<\/p>\n

2:10 to 3:10 PM
\nThe nitty-gritty of labels–issues with instructions, loading, sites\/pests, and environmental warnings<\/strong>, <\/strong>John Pietroski, Manager of Pesticide Programs, Maine Board of Pesticides Control<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 22, 2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

10:00 to 11:00 AM
\nDrones for pest management, <\/strong>Matt Wallhead, Extension Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/p>\n

11:10 AM to 12:10 PM
\nHerbicide update for corn silage and pasture\/hay, <\/strong>Rick Kersbergen, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/p>\n

1:00 to 2:00 PM
\nSprayer calibration, <\/strong>Caragh Fitzgerald, Jason Lilley, and Rick Kersbergen, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.<\/p>\n

2:10 to 3:10 PM
\nBrowntail moth background, <\/strong>Tom Schmeelk, Forest Entomologist, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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