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Information about Using Pesticide Wisely Trainings have just been released and is discussed below.  The announcement about the UPW trainings can be obtained Below.

AUXIN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – GEORGIA 2021

Engenia, FeXapan, Tavium, XtendiMax

  1. All applicators driving the tractor/sprayer applying these herbicides must attend Using Pesticides Wisely during 2021 prior to using these products
  2. As mandated by federal law, applicators must have a private or commercial pesticide applicator license to apply these products. Labels specifically state “To be used by certified applicators only; NOT to be used by uncertified persons working under the supervision of a certified applicator, except that uncertified person may transport containers.”

Enlist Duo or Enlist One

1. All persons in charge of in-season applications of Enlist Duo or Enlist One in Enlist cotton or soybean must attend Using Pesticides Wisely training prior to using these products in 2021!

Attending Georgia’s Using Pesticide Wisely Training

Virtual Trainings: Applicators are asked to please select one of the dates provided below to attend a virtual training. Although far from an ideal training approach, it is the most efficient and safe method to communicate critical information that applicators must understand for the 2021 growing season. The training will last no more than 1.5 hr.

If computer or internet access restricts participation, contact your local county Extension office.  In Colquitt County, there will be more information provided in the near future about in person opportunities to receive the training.  To address the situation of multiple participants on one computer, a sign-in sheet will be forthcoming that will allow participants to get credit.

NO TRAININGS will be offered after April 15 for the 2021 season.

2021 USING PESTICIDES WISELY VIRTUAL TRAININGS

TrainingDate, TimeRegistration Links
1March 8, 5:30 PMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t1XMP-SXRaKnBci_jNDadA
2March 11, 9 AMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KmGvCFZ-SBq85CkvRA7Xww
3March 15, 5:30 PMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kh2-8g5dRSij7H8OZ6eTJQ
4March 18, 9 AMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qZ9kdnvSQ0aeMhMLoQm98Q
5March 22, 5:30 PMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Td8-LhOfRN2cDVUNRkSSDg
6March 25, 9 AMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kpjrFrW3R8-IUKK8TjP2kA
7March 29, 5:30 PMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__TcK3qVKRjK0T7g1FRKD9w
8April 1, 9 AMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uTi6pFQwQkayZK60LbBZOQ
9April 5, 5:30 PMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_86HgfXsMRt64_dN_xz9b0g
10April 8, 9 AMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nry9IN0HQSu7YgP5TOiC3g
11April 12, 5:30 PMhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ox4YobtHSwW7N9OfjgnkBA

Each individual applicator must pre-register to attend the training. Registration is permitted up to 2 hours prior to the training.  Make sure you have your pesticide license number available for registration.

Documentation of UPW Training

Attendee’s names will be placed on a list posted to the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s auxin website at https://www.agr.georgia.gov/24c.aspx. Please allow up to 21 days after the training date for names to be posted. This list will serve as the official training record as attendance verification. Two hours of pesticide credit for private or commercial will be offered as long as a pesticide license number is provided during registration.

How can I get a pesticide license? This question often comes up at the Colquitt County Extension office. Information about obtaining a Private Applicator License is below. .

If you have any questions please contact your local county Extension agent…