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January 2012

Green Industry Winter Updates

When: January 27, 2012 1:00 PM to March 7, 2012 3:00 PM
Where: Statewide

A series of six 2+2 recertification meetings are being planned for January through March at various counties throughout the state.

February 2012

Landscape IPM Seminar

When: February 23, 2012 8:30 AM
Where: The Chadwick, One Wexford Square, Wexford, PA

Credits: 2 core; 4 category 06; 4 category 07; 2 category 10; 10 category 18; 10 category 23

Entomology Short Course

When: February 23, 2012 8:30 AM
Where: Erie County Extension Office, 850 E. Gore Rd., Erie, PA

Credits: 1 category 05; 11 Category 06; 6 category 07; 11 category 18; 7 category 22; 11 category 23

Armstrong Crops Meeting and Pesticide Update

When: February 23, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Worthington Fire Hall, Worthington, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Indiana Crops Night and Pesticide Update

When: February 23, 2012 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Penns Manor High School, Penn Run, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Armstrong County Extension Office, 124 Armsdale Rd Ste. 112, Kittanning, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Beaver County Extension Office, 2020 Beaver Ave., Suite 200, Monaca, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Structural Modulars, Inc., 101 Southern Ave., Strattanville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Crawford County Extension Office, 13400 Dunham Rd., Meadville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Erie County Extension Office, 850 E. Gore Rd., Erie, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Indiana County Extension Office, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Lawrence County Extension Office, 430 Court Street, Courthouse, New Castle

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Mercer County Extension Office, 463 North Perry Hwy., Mercer, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Venango County Extension Office, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Warren County Extension Office, 100 Dillon Drive, Suite 101, Youngsville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

2+2 Pesticide Recertification Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

2 Category Credits (Private, 01, or 18): "Soybean Weed Management" and 2 Core Credits: "Formulations and Adjuvants"

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 6:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: The Heritage House, Sylvania Street, Brookville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Beaver County Extension Office, 2020 Beaver Ave., Suite 200, Monaca, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Butler County Extension Office, 101 Motor Pool Way, Butler, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Structural Modulars, Inc., 101 Southern Ave., Strattanville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01, 18

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Crawford County Extension Office, 13400 Dunham Rd., Meadville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Indiana County Extension Office, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Lawrence County Extension Office, 430 Court Street, Courthouse, New Castle

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Mercer County Extension Office, 463 North Perry Hwy., Mercer, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Venango County Extension Office, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Warren County Extension Office, 100 Dillon Drive, Suite 101, Youngsville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

2+2 Pesticide Recertification Meeting

When: February 28, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

2 Category Credits (Private, 01, or 18): : "Soybean Insect Management" and 2 Core Credits: "Pesticides and the Environment"

Crops Conference

When: February 29, 2012 8:00 AM
Where: Penn State Fayette, University Drive, Uniontown, PA

Credits: TBA

Southwest PA Fruit Grower's Meeting

When: February 29, 2012 8:30 AM
Where: Soergel's Orchard, Wexford, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 02

Dealer Manager Certification Training (Venango County)

When: February 29, 2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Venango County Extension Office

If you are a pesticide dealer selling restricted use pesticides to customers in Pennsylvania, you must have a certified dealer manager on staff by December 11, 2012. Penn State's Pesticide Education Program has announced another dealer manager certification training seminar to aid perspective dealer managers in preparation for the exam.

March 2012

Erie County Tree Fruit Meeting

When: March 1, 2012
Where: TBA

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: March 1, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phllips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360

Dealer Manager Certification Training (Blair County)

When: March 1, 2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Blair County Extension Office

If you are a pesticide dealer selling restricted use pesticides to customers in Pennsylvania, you must have a certified dealer manager on staff by December 11, 2012. Penn State's Pesticide Education Program has announced another dealer manager certification training seminar to aid perspective dealer managers in preparation for the exam.

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: March 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Allegheny County Extension Office, 400 North Lexington St., Pittsburgh, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Clinton County Extension Office, 47 Cooperation Ln., Mill Hall, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Crawford County Extension Office, 13400 Dunham Rd., Meadville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Erie County Extension Office, 850 E. Gore Rd., Erie, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 07, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Mercer County Extension Office, 463 North Perry Hwy., Mercer, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Venango County Extension Office, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Washington County Extension Office, 100 West Beau Street, Ste. 601, Washington, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Christmas Tree Growers Meeting

When: March 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Indiana County

Reservations required, call for registration form. Seating is limited Credits: We have been approved for six Category 05, 06, 17, 18, 23, or 25 credits. “Any update training credit assignment appearing on this program agenda is subject to the approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Changes to the program may result in adjustments to the credit assignment at the discretion of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.”

Pest Management Update

When: March 1, 2012 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: Berlin School Cafeteria, Berlin, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Applicator Short Course - Clinton County

When: March 5, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Mill Hall, PA

The Pesticide Applicator Short Course prepares professionals to take the certified pesticide applicator's examinations, specifically for Core and Categories 06: Ornamental & Shade Trees; 07: Lawn & Turf; 23: Parks & Schools Pest Control.

Professional Pest Manager's School

When: March 6, 2012 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Lancaster, PA

Welcome to the 2012 Professional Pest Manager’s School. With 30 category and 10 core credit offerings, we believe the school will help you keep up with changes in regulations and product information. Credit for MD applicators is being sought.

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: March 6, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Cambria County Extension Office, 499 Manor Dr., Ebensburg, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: March 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Allegheny County Extension Office, 400 North Lexington St., Pittsburgh, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Clinton County Extension Office, 47 Cooperation Ln., Mill Hall, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Crawford County Extension Office, 13400 Dunham Rd., Meadville, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Erie County Extension Office, 850 E. Gore Rd., Erie, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Indiana County Extension Office, 827 Water Street, Indiana, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Mercer County Extension Office, 463 North Perry Hwy., Mercer, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Venango County Extension Office, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Update Webinar

When: March 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: WCD Barn, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 10, 18, 23

Pesticide Applicator Short Course - Dauphin County

When: March 12, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Dauphin, PA

This short course prepares professionals to take the certified pesticide applicator's examinations, specifically for Core and Categories: 06 - Ornamental & Shade Trees; 07 - Lawn & Turf; and 23 - Parks & Schools Pest Control.

Pesticide Applicator Short Course - Butler County

When: March 12, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Cranberry Township, PA

This short course prepares professionals to take the certified pesticide applicator's examinations, specifically for Core and Categories: 06 - Ornamental & Shade Trees; 07 - Lawn & Turf; and 23 - Parks & Schools Pest Control.

Arborist Short Course

When: March 14, 2012 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Collegeville, PA

Today, homeowners and agencies understand the best tree care comes from trained and knowledgeable arborists. The green industry has responded to this demand for trained professionals by creating certification programs. Presently the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certifies thousands of arborists and Landscape & Nurserymen Associations certify horticulturalists. These numbers grow each year.

Pesticide Exam

When: March 14, 2012 9:30 AM
Where: Somerset County Extension Office, 6024 Glades Pike, Ste. 101, Somerset, PA

Poison Prevention Week 2012

When: March 18, 2012 to March 24, 2012

National Poison Prevention Week is a week nationally designated to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them.

Somerset Turf Conference

When: March 20, 2012
Where: Oakhurst Tea Room, Route 31, Somerset, PA

Credits: TBA

Somerset Turf Conference & Mini-Trade Show 2012

When: March 20, 2012 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM
Where: Somerset, PA

The Somerset Turf Conference & Mini-Trade Show is an annual event for the landscape and turf industry in Central and Western Pennsylavnia. Core and Pesticide credits in Categories 06, 07, 18, 23, & 09 are awarded to applicators during the day, after attending educational sessions.

Northwest PA Athletic Field, Turf, Golf, and Ornamentals Conference

When: March 20, 2012 8:00 AM
Where: Allegheny College, Campus Center, Meadville, PA

Credits: 3 core; 4 category 06, 18, 23; 7 category 07, 18, 23

Pesticide Exam

When: March 20, 2012 8:30 AM
Where: Oakhurst Tea Room, Route 31, Somerset, PA

Central Susquehanna Valley Turf & Ornamental Meeting

When: March 21, 2012 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Central Susquehanna Turf & Ornamental is being provided to promote horticultural improvement, professionalism, and camaraderie in Central Pennsylvania. It is hoped that this conference is just one small step in encouraging the further study of horticulture, arboriculture, and turf science within the industry.

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: March 21, 2012 7:15 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: Derry High School Audion, Derry, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: March 22, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Cambria County Extension Office, 499 Manor Dr., Ebensburg, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Dates

When: March 24, 2012 8:00 AM to November 30, 2012 5:00 PM
Where: Various PA Counties

Dates and locations for county HHW collection programs are listed.

Pesticide Update Meeting

When: March 27, 2012 6:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: Penn State DuBois, Hiller Building Auditorium, College Place, DuBois, PA

Credits: 2 core; 2 category 01

Rights of Way & Integrated Vegetation Management Update

When: March 28, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Mercer, PA

You need this seminar if you are... Fighting Invasive Exotics, Licensed Pesticide Applicator, Supervisor of IVM Programs. This seminar will provide excellent insight and useable information for Vegetation Managers in Roadside, Public Utility, DOTs, Municipalities, Native Species Land Reclamation, and Non-Agriculture Industrial sites.

April 2012

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: April 5, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phillips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360

Pesticide Core Credit Recertification Meetings

When: April 18, 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Northeast, PA

The Pesticide Core Credit Recertification Meeting is designd for growers, farmers, and green industry professionals to stay updated on Core pesticide safety information and is approved for 4 core pesticide recertification credits by Pennsylvania Department eof Agriculture.

Pesticide Core Credit Recertification Meetings

When: April 18, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Girard, PA

The Pesticide Core Credit Recertification Meeting is designd for growers, farmers, and green industry professionals to stay updated on Core pesticide safety information and is approved for 4 core pesticide recertification credits by Pennsylvania Department eof Agriculture.

Spring into Gardening

When: April 28, 2012 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Lehman, PA

A home gardeners educational event featuring Paul Epsom. Paul's talk, "How I'm Creating My 'E' Garden," will focus on Paul's' idea of a successful garden - one that is Effortless, Environmental, Enabled, Edible, and Extraordinary. Participants will choose an additional four out of eight workshops to attend throughout the day. A plant sale and flea market will also be operating all day.

May 2012

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: May 3, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phillips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360

June 2012

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: June 7, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phillips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360

NAAE Safety Program 2012

When: June 12, 2012 8:00 AM to June 13, 2012 4:00 PM
Where: Holiday Inn in Grantville, PA

Pesticide Education Curriculum? Need Pesticide Credits?

July 2012

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: July 5, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phillips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360

August 2012

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: August 2, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phillips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360

Ag Progress Days

When: August 14, 2012 9:00 AM to August 16, 2012 4:00 PM
Where: Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center

August 14, 15, and 16, 2012

September 2012

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: September 6, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phllips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360

The Great Insect Fair

When: September 29, 2012 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Bryce Jordan Center

The Great Insect Fair is an annual extravaganza celebrating insect with lots of activities, games, crafts, tasty treats and fun for everyone!

October 2012

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: October 4, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phillips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360

November 2012

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam

When: November 1, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Monroe County Extension, 724 Phillips St, Ste 201, Stroudsburg PA 18360
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