Pesticide training classes set for area counties

Ag producers who need to obtain or renew a private pesticide applicator license can attend one of the following training sessions provided through University of Missouri Extension. This class also completes the EPA worker protection training program for ag employees who handle pesticides.

Producers will be required to purchase an M87 manual for $12 unless they bring a 2007 M87 with them. Please call in reservations for the class one week prior at (417) 448-2560 or at the local County Extension Center. For more information, contact Pat Miller, agronomy specialist, at that number. Attendees should notify extension employees of any special needs at the time of registration.

In case of bad weather, the classes may be rescheduled. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to everyone.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

* Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. --Vernon County fairgrounds, Centennial Blvd. Nevada.

* Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. -- Jasper County Courthouse Basement, 302 S. Main, Carthage.

* Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. -- First Baptist Church, 1301 E. 6th, Lamar.

* Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. -- Bates County Health Department, 501 N. Orange, Butler .

* Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. -- Methodist Church, Hospital Hill, 160 Durnell, Osceola.

* March 2 at 2 p.m. -- Bates County Health Department, 501 N. Orange, Butler.