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John Deere Sprayer applying Herbicide in Cotton Crop : Photo Credt to Mississippi Farmer Youtube Page <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Georgia applicators who plan to purchase or apply Engenia, Stryax, or Tavium in 2026 must complete the Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) 2026 Georgia State-Specific Dicamba Training prior to application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As outlined in the official 2026 UPW training announcement flyer (posted at the bottom of the post), all applicators must hold a valid private or commercial pesticide license and complete the required in-person classroom training before applying these products in 2026. Online training will not be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two hours of pesticide credits will be provided for private or commercial applicators. Participants should bring their pesticide license. Meetings will last approximately 1.5 hours, and no meals or beverages will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training topics include pesticide applicator safety, new dicamba label changes, required recordkeeping and documentation, Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements, and other important regulatory updates for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closest Meetings for Evans and Candler County Applicators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For producers and applicators in Evans and Candler Counties, the most convenient training opportunities are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulloch County
March 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Nessmith-Lane Conference Center
847 Plant Drive
Statesboro, Georgia 30458
RSVP: 912-871-6130 (376 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toombs County
March 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Southeastern Technical College
3001 East First Street
Vidalia, Georgia 30474
RSVP: 912-526-3101 (200 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emanuel County
March 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Varner 4-H Center
220 South Circle Drive
Swainsboro, Georgia 30401
RSVP: 478-237-1226 (125 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growers are welcome to attend any of the meetings statewide if they are unable to attend one of the local options listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will not be any additional trainings offered beyond the dates on this list. If you plan to use Engenia, Stryax, or Tavium in 2026, you must attend one of these sessions to obtain credit for this year. This is a mandatory training for anyone purchasing or applying these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicators must have their own individual pesticide license. These products cannot be applied under the supervision of another licensed individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional 2026 UPW Training Locations Across Georgia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

March 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Decatur County
Kirbo Center
2500 East Shotwell Street
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
RSVP not necessary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Colquitt County
Colquitt County Extension Office
350 Veterans Parkway North
Moultrie, Georgia 31788
RSVP: 229-616-7455 (175 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Pulaski County
Pulaski County Recreation Department
153 Lower River Road
Hawkinsville, Georgia 31036
RSVP: 478-783-1171 (200 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Worth County
Worth County Ag Pavilion
102 Rebecca Drive
Sylvester, Georgia 31791
RSVP: 229-776-8216 (350 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Taylor County
Flint Energies
3 South Macon Street
Reynolds, Georgia 31706
RSVP: 478-862-5496 (320 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bartow County
Bartow County Extension Office
320 West Cherokee Avenue
Cartersville, Georgia 30120
RSVP: 770-387-5142 (75 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Mitchell County
Mitchell County Ag Center
4590 Georgia Highway 37 East
Camilla, Georgia 31730
RSVP: 229-336-2066 (250 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Terrell County
Main Street Theater
152 North Main Street
Dawson, Georgia 39842
RSVP: 229-995-2165 (150 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Brooks County
Brooks County Extension Office
400 East Courtland Avenue
Quitman, Georgia 31643
RSVP: 229-263-4103 (120 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Pierce County
Pierce County Extension Office
705 College Avenue
Blackshear, Georgia 31516
RSVP: 912-449-2034 (125 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Tift County
Tifton Campus Conference Center
15 RDC Road
Tifton, Georgia 31793
RSVP: 229-386-7274 (300 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Coffee County
Coffee High School
159 Trojan Way
Douglas, Georgia 31533
RSVP not necessary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Burke County
Burke County Office Park
715 West Sixth Street
Waynesboro, Georgia 30830
RSVP: 706-554-2119 (250 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Madison County
Madison County School System Agricultural Facility
175 Hope Thompson Lane
Danielsville, Georgia 30633
RSVP: 706-795-2281 (72 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Laurens County
The Dubose Porter Conference Center
Oconee Fall Line Technical College \u2013 Dublin Campus
560 Pinehill Road
Dublin, Georgia 31021
RSVP: 478-272-2277 (120 maximum attendance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional information, please contact your local UGA Extension office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the meeting flyer below, which is a print-only resource. <\/p>\n\n\n\n