EXT-PEST-INTR - UNH Extension Pesticide Safety - License Preparation for Private Applicators
Course Description
These pesticide safety training courses, offered annually in March/April, are designed to help agricultural producers gain foundational knowledge required for using pesticides.
Anyone applying pesticides of any type in the production of agricultural commodities (fruits, vegetables, forage crops, ornamentals, Christmas trees, etc) in NH is required to hold a NH pesticide applicator permit or license. This training will help producers prepare to take the NH state private applicator license exams and will cover core concepts of pesticide use and safety, the worker protection standard, and NH pesticide rules and regulations.
The course includes two half-days of instruction followed by a third day on which participants may take the NH state exams. Choose to attend one of three available locations.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Our programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a UNH or UNHCE discriminatory harassment complaint, use the Incident Report Form or call 603-862-2930. To file a USDA program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form or call 866-632-9992.
If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact pesticide.safety@unh.edu, 603-836-4934 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
A fee is charged for this Extension program to cover costs. A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals unable to pay.